This article discusses the traditional meal times and foods of the Japanese culture, as well as how modern influences such as convenience stores and the internet have changed their eating habits. It also looks at popular snacks and late night eating habits in Japan today. Traditional meals consist mainly of rice, fish, vegetables, fruits, seaweed, soy products and small amounts of meat or eggs. Breakfast is usually served between 7-9am while lunch is served between 11am-1pm and dinner is served between 5-7pm. Snacking is popular among Japanese people, especially during afternoons when energy levels dip. Late night eating is also common among young people due to their busy lifestyles.