Full-course meals take a lot of time, but enjoying them bit-by-bit like this has its own charm.

How deep. I wonder if I prefer this or one big plate.

Apparently, in high-growth era Japan, the time outside of work was extremely precious.

I know I'd like to eat in peace, at the very least.

I wonder if those Japanese people actually understood the value of time... Or if they just didn't have any time to enjoy.

Being that busy must've had a chilling effect on their hobbies.

Chilled soup isn't half bad, though.