'Squid' in Japanese isイカ (ika).
The four seasons are an important part of Japanese culture. There are festivals and all kinds of related symbolism in objects associated with each season in Japan.
"Squid" in Japanese is: "Ika". If you know or watch the Anime show: "Squid Girl", the main character's name is: Ika Musume, that means "Squid Girl".
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Yes, Japanese culture should be capitalized as it refers to a specific culture from Japan.
Culture is 'bunka' in Japanese.
symbolism is the way the culture or country is representited by something i.e nz the kiwi is well known, Australia has the koala or kangaroo
Chinese introduced rice to Japanese culture.
Japanese culture evolved from Japanese management style
You may say "saki ika."
Fish, crustaceans, and cannibalisums.
While not the exact word for fried squid, the closest I can think of is Ikayaki, which is baked or grilled squid.