Japanese cuisine or food in general, including traditional and modern dishes such as sushi, tempura, and miso soup (often synonymous with 'washoku').
海外で日本食レストランが人気を集めている。
Japanese restaurants are gaining popularity overseas.
私は和食が好きで、毎週寿司を食べに行くこともある。
I like washoku (Japanese food) and sometimes go for sushi every week.
日本食は季節の食材を大切にする料理が多い。
Japanese cuisine often emphasizes seasonal ingredients.