Itadakimasu and Gochiosama Deshita

Two Japanese words, itadakimasuand gochisosama deshita, are bookends to a meal, whether at home or in a restaurant or as a guest in someone’s home.This article was selected as a feature story on the Edible Communities national website. You can read it here:Eat Your Words: Itadakimasu and Gochiosama Deshita.