This was a pleasure to read, especially the part about enhancing natural flavors of food. Lately my fav foods list has changed.. it used to be French fries but I love a nice small bowl of rice with steamed veggies and just a bit of soy sauce.

As far as human aesthetics, I wish more cultures embraced their natural beauty like the Japanese. However, due to history, media, etc, of some cultures, it will take time…