This question is probably too vague to elicit a good, concise answer because there are so many styles of Japanese cuisine: sushi, sashimi, soba, udon, ramen, yakitori, tonkatsu, teppanyaki, shabu shabu, tempura, kaiseki, etc. read more
One major difference is that Japanese cuisine tends to avoid using a large number of ingredients in a single dish. Flavors tend to be more clear-cut and—although often expertly nuanced—not extremely complicated. read more