Itameshi or イタめし in Japanese, translates “Italian food”; a cheerful devotion to the subtleties of the Japanese and Italian culinary traditions. Alas, the term goes far beyond just the Japanese indulging in their love of Italian cuisine. Itameshi dishes unite the cuisines of two countries that may at first seem unalike, but in essence are the perfect addition to each other, notably sharing a strong emphasis on seasonality and simplicity.