This document provides an overview of Japanese cuisine, including sushi and lesser known foods. It discusses the history of Japanese cooking including the vegetarian style of Shoujin Ryori and rice as a staple food. It also describes common types of sushi like makizushi which includes hosomaki, futomaki, and temaki rolls. Additionally, it outlines other lesser known Japanese foods such as okonomiyaki which is described as a "squid pancake", shabu shabu, and soba and udon noodles.