Scotland Rugby Team coached in Japanese etiquette ahead of the World Cup 2019
Chef patron Kaori Simpson and her team at Japanese restaurant Harajuku Kitchen provided the players with an informative presentation on cultural etiquette which included the correct way to eat and local customs.
The afternoon provided a chance for the players to experience authentic Japanese cooking and learn more about the country’s culture ahead of their visit to the country in September.Kaori and her team served an extensive range of traditional Japanese dishes including sushi and Kara-age chicken Japanese curry, using recipes which have been passed down through her family for generations.
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Kaori said: “It was a great honour to work with the Scottish rugby team and teach them about Japanese culture. The dragon rolls and nigiri sushi were particularly popular.
“They had just come from a training session so as you can imagine they were keen to refuel.”
The presentation included an introduction on the correct etiquette for eating various dishes such as miso soup, sushi and noodles and the players were taught how to correctly use chopsticks.
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Hide AdKaori also gave the team, including players and coaches, translations of popular dishes so that they would be comfortable ordering food in a restaurant, as well as phrases that will come in useful for their time in Japan.
She also warned the players that it is considered rude to pour a drink for yourself.
Gregor Townsend, Scotland Rugby coach said: “There are a number of challenges that await us in the tournament, starting with facing some quality teams in our pool as well as adapting to Japan’s unique environment.”
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