Updated: Dec 14, 2017
In Japan, people are sharing photos and videos of their kitchens and cooking on social media. The spread of smartphones has led to constant connectivity and increased use of social media, allowing private moments such as meals and family time at home to be aired around the world.
"This new environment has transformed cooking from mere housework to center-stage entertainment, and today's kitchens serve as an attractive backdrop for sharing one's moments," says Sadao Tsuchiya, a housing and lifestyle researcher.
But it is not just communications that is becoming more open, but also the kitchens themselves. According to Tsuchiya, kitchens have undergone continual change, reflecting the times and people's lifestyles.
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