I found this article in today's update of The Nikke MJ. They mentioned the NPD group's research stating that American people care about eating healthy food more than before, but it does not appear to be true! They show the ranking of what food American people order at restaurants. The ordering from a man and a woman are different, but the best three of selections of both are hamburgers, french fries and pizza. Does this mean that American people eat fast food often? For lunch or for dinner? I read the news and see TV from North America often, but I simply don't know if they eating this food for lunch or at dinner. And it is harder to imagine the eating habits or people in Europe and other areas. Do foreign people think the same way about Japanese and our eating habits...?
So, to try and find some answers, I looked for some blogs which introduce the daily eating habits of Japanese people, with pictures showing their lunch and dinner's. For example, here is a young housewife's site. She says she trys to cook supper for around 300 Yen (per person). Althought it is not impossible for home cooking, I think she is doing very well. Here is a Single woman's dining style in Okinawa. She also eats ice cream very often! Lovely! Young single guys have poor eating habits most of the time. This guy seems to eat only curry and ramen! hmm need more vege's. On the other hand, here is a diary of an elderly care facility. Looks like a a good balance of foods. I will try to update my eating habits more often, but I always forget to take pics before eating. I am usualy too hungry to wait. :-)
I am sorry you are being spamed by idiots! I really have a great interest in Japan. I am taking a Japanese class. I am writing a report and I was wondering about something I heard in a drama the other day we had to watch for this class. In this subtitled drama, one of the men sais "Eating alone spoils the taste." Of course, searching for this turns up absolutely no real answers.
I would like to respond to your post as well. I am from America. (Oh, your English is very good by the way!) I wanted to let you know that the average American with eat Mcdonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, or any other such fast food resteraunt for ANY meal. This isn't a joke, though it sounds like one. Really. I eat Pizza for dinner all the time. And hamburgers are best at lunch. I rarely go for breakfast, but it has happened. I know a girl who litterally gets up to eat breakfast at Mcdonnalds because thier menu is different. If you have any questions, e-mail me. I'd love to know more about Japan!
Posted by: Racheal Morgan | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:15 AM
you guys can kiss my a** if you like chinese food!!!!
Posted by: hank | Friday, May 22, 2009 at 12:03 AM
you guys can kiss and suck my ball jerks
Posted by: jeff | Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Heh im working on makin my eating habits good too
Posted by: Rena | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 04:35 AM
Japanese food is amazing. I love the culture of it and everything.
Posted by: Kayla | Saturday, October 04, 2008 at 04:48 AM
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Posted by: | Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 08:52 PM
I am doing a report on Japan at school. I am troubled on finding the eating habits. Anyone know?X3
Posted by: Sam | Friday, February 02, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Hi!
Your page threw up on Google when I searched for Japanese eating habits. So am writing to you.
I've received an email which says that Japanese eat dead human babies!!! I can't believe it but those pictures seem so real. Is there any truth in such emails?
Your answer would be appreciated.
Siddharth
Posted by: siddharth | Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 04:01 PM
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Posted by: | Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 12:27 AM
OMG i love jap food!!
Posted by: Jennifer | Monday, October 16, 2006 at 01:57 PM
SHUT UP FAGGET JAPAN FOOD IS OILY
Posted by: jon | Friday, September 29, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Does anyone know of a cookbook for cooking oriental food in the US? It is sometimes troublesome to find the right ingredients for recipes. I have lived 2 summers in Korea, and the food was simple amazing, every meal I didn't feel heavy! There cooking is definitely unique from all the other oriental cooking. After about a month or so I could see and feel improvements in my health. I just felt better. Now back in the US, it's like I can't help but not eat right, I try. If anyone has any info on good "US Oriental Cookbooks" I would appreciate it.
Posted by: Derrick | Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 11:26 AM
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Posted by: | Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 02:22 PM
I want to try a french fry pizza
Posted by: Random Person | Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 06:20 AM
Japanese food isn't the best but it's good.
Posted by: | Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 05:30 AM
I think I'll come to japan sometime. It sounds exciting!
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 05:27 AM
being an american, i can say as a general rule american's have horrible diets. too much fast food, processed, genetically engineered, sugar loaded food, and just plain HUGE portions. for a country where fresh produce is relatively good, and very cheap, people just don't eat enough of it, and they consume way too much food in general.
i LOVE food, and lots of it, but i'm more like you. i love fresh fruit and vegetables, and would rather cook at home instead of eat out. also, most americans don't get enough exercise. unless you live in an area with good public transportation, you end up spending a lot of time sitting in your car, and sitting at work. no fun! that combined with eating too much, and too much of the wrong type of foods had made america the most, i think, obese country in the world. (oh yeah, and the mind set that there is a quick fix for weight loss and good health.)
i'm currently visiting my brother in yokohama. i love all the exercise i get just from walking around every day, and wonderful food. i'm here for another two weeks, and hope to try out some of the vegetarian/vegan/organic restaurants in tokyo. any suggestions? if you're ever in need of a dining or sight seeing partner, i'd love to meet you. i'm here until november 4th.
love your website. GREAT PHOTOS (esp of the food!). glad to hear you liked the mori art exhibit. hoping to go next week. thanks for your wonderful postings.
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 10:06 PM
mari--very interesting post! I'm a fan of food blogs and I just started one. I agree, it's fascinating to see what others eat! I've been reading yasuko-san's menu everyday-- she's one of my favorites. You are now on my list of favorites too!
:) maia
P.S. Did you ever watch MTV's Cribs? My favorite part is when people show the inside of their fridge! I'd love to find some blogs with fridge photos!
Posted by: maia | Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 11:22 AM