Whether source of pleasure or tool to control our bodies, means of connecting with others or solitary treat, source of comfort or source of anxiety, our approach to food can have many different aspects. It is intimately linked to our emotions and acts as a subtle tracer of our social and family history. But where does this relationship take root? Drawing on her personal story, Katherine Longly explores these questions in the unique context of Japanese society, where the pressure exerted on the body seems more intense than elsewhere.

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