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Today's theme ：Japanese food

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A Hardcore Test of Japanese Food Culture

Japanese food is famous for sushi, ramen, and tempura.

But beyond those lies a secret level of Japanese cuisine —

foods that even some Japanese people hesitate to eat.

This is not just about taste.

It’s about smell, texture, appearance, and cultural mindset.

If you can eat everything on this list and smile…

Congratulations. You’re Japanese (emotionally).

Japanese Food Difficulty Levels (Lv1–Lv10)

↓↓↓

Lv1

Takoyaki

Comfort food 🙂

Lv2

Raw egg over rice

Normal 😨

Lv3

Natto

Healthy breakfast 🤢

“Japan’s ultimate exchange-student killer.”

Smell: strong

Texture: sticky

Sound: questionable

Lv4

Shirako

Winter delicacy 😱

“Eat it first. Ask questions later.”

Creamy, rich, surprisingly delicious

The explanation ruins everything

Japanese people avoid explaining it clearly

Lv5

Namako (sea cucumber)

Seasonal treat ❓

“Is it food… or a sea creature?”

Crunchy, rubbery texture

Mild taste with vinegar

Texture is the real challenge

✔️ Texture resistance test

Lv6

Shiokara

Rice & alcohol partner 🤯

“Fermentation × intestines × raw.”

Strong smell

Sticky texture

Japanese people put it on rice without hesitation

Lv7

Hachinoko (bee larvae)

Traditional 🐝

“The flavor is fine. The problem is… everything else.”

Sweet and savory soy sauce flavor

Traditional mountain food

The appearance destroys confidence

✔️ Mental strength test

Lv8

Sweet red rice

Regional culture 😵‍💫

“It looks savory. It tastes like dessert.”

Common in northern Japan

Japanese people argue about this too

Foreigners experience instant confusion

Lv9

Shuto

For experts only 😇

“So good it steals your alcohol. So bad it steals your soul.”

Made from fermented bonito organs

Extremely salty and intense

Only makes sense with Japanese sake

Lv10

Funazushi

Final boss 🐟🧀

“The origin of sushi… and the end of courage.”

Fermented for months to years

Smells like blue cheese × fish × history

Even many Japanese people refuse it

✔️ If you finish this, you unlock the ‘Honorary Japanese’ title

I have tried to except Lv.5, Lv.7, Lv10 🥹

If you have a chance to eay, please try 🤭🤭

RUI