"Meatless Millennium: Uncovering Japan's Surprising History of Vegetarianism. For over 1,000 years, Japan's culinary landscape was shaped by a unique cultural and spiritual tradition that prohibited the consumption of meat. From the 7th to the 19th century, the country's Buddhist influence led to a widespread adoption of vegetarianism, with many temples and households adhering to a strict plant-based diet. This fascinating chapter in Japan's history raises questions about the country's current obsession with meat-centric dishes and the factors that contributed to its eventual shift towards a more carnivorous culture."
Japanese cuisine is well-known for its famous meat dishes today, so it might be hard to believe that meat-eating was banned for over a millennium.
