In Japan, the number of single people is also increasing due to factors such as non-marriage, childlessness, and an increase in the number of unmarried people.
So, what is the food culture in Japan, and what kind of food design does the Japanese business have for the single people?
In terms of table design, Japanese restaurants are very friendly to single diners.
Especially in recent years, Japanese restaurants have begun to popularize single seating, and some are even focusing on developing one-person meals.
Many of the seats in local restaurants are a long continuous table with a long row of single seats, with an aisle between the rows to make it easier for the waiter to move around with the guests.
This type of seating is called a "counter" in Japan, similar to a "bar" in a pub.
In other restaurants, the seats are separated by a partition, such as matte glass, which can be opened if you have friends or couples traveling with you.
Why are these convenient "all-you-can-eat" tables so common in Japan?
First of all, it has to do with Japanese culture. Japanese people are very concerned about what other people see in their daily lives, and they don't like to draw attention to themselves when they are in public.
For example, when taking public **** transportation in Japan, such as trams and subways, they don't choose to sit with strangers if there is still room to stand.
In addition, this single table design provides a more convenient option for single diners, avoiding the awkwardness of dining alone at a multi-person table.
When comparing the food cultures of the two countries, I am impressed by the Japanese "mono-culture", which is also in line with the design of the "one-person" dining table.
It shows the Japanese people's pursuit of independence, and this food culture is also a kind of enjoyment of life.
In Japan, the culture of eating alone has a deep cultural heritage and mass foundation, and the Japanese have even shown this culture on TV screens, such as the TV series "The Lonely Gourmet".
In our country, I feel that this culture is still in its infancy, and is mainly reflected in the young people.
Come to think of it, if a restaurant doesn't have a single table, it's all tables for two, four, six, and such multi-person tables, then a single diner can only occupy a multi-person table, which is likely to create a psychological burden for them.
If you're sharing a table with strangers, you're going to have to make it more difficult for them to enjoy their meal.
From a business standpoint, a layout that is convenient for a single customer maximizes space, and also provides a word-of-mouth advantage for the business, attracting more customers.
The Japanese generally believe that food saves souls, and it's easy to see why one-person restaurants have sprung up in the depths of Japan's streets!
And as the concept of one-person dining continues to gain popularity in Europe and the United States, the Chinese restaurant industry is absorbing and accommodating this lonely and distinctive food culture!
In the future, people will no longer walk into a restaurant to eat or enjoy the service, but more likely to savor a culture and enjoy the quiet mood!
The fundamental element of a one-person food culture - loneliness!
The more developed countries and regions, people are more likely to feel lonely. The boring streets and alleys and dull floors will reduce the quality of life and add pressure to work!
How to deal with the complexity of negative emotions has become a problem for modern people!
And now the generally applicable way to reduce stress, no doubt in addition to shopping is the diet, recalling the plot of "Skinny Men and Women". There are few people who overeat because of love injury.
Returning to the concept of one-person diets themselves, there are two points that are extremely important to extract and may be of great benefit to the majority of singles!
Being alone and enjoying yourself
With the gradual increase in the number of Eat for One restaurants, more people know that the single life can be beautiful, and that aspiring to be free is the essence of living!
Perhaps the new concept of home is hidden in the modern taste of loneliness above the table!
Life is to condense the taste, life has too many flashy phantom, social people you lonely?
Life is about condensing taste.