ACT VII　The Supporting Cast

The Master says,

“The supporting cast.”

Rice.

Seaweed.

Shiso.

Craftsmen.

Markets.

All of them support the leading role.

Yet remove them,

and there is no leading role at all.

Sukeroku’s Note:

Rice, seaweed, kombu, wasabi, and soy sauce form the foundation of Japanese cuisine.

The history of seafood distribution developed alongside these supporting ingredients, not apart from them.