This article explores the practice of saying grace before meals in Japan, with a history dating back to the 8th century. Common expressions such as "itadakimasu" (I humbly receive) and "gochisousama deshita" (thank you for the feast) are used to express gratitude for the food and those who prepared it. Etiquette rules when eating with others are also discussed, as well as different ways of saying grace depending on region or occasion.