Japanese breakfast is an important meal that provides a balance of flavors and nutrition. It typically consists of steamed white rice, miso soup, fish, eggs, vegetables, pickles, nori seaweed and tofu. In recent years western-style breakfasts have become popular in Japan too. Common ingredients used in traditional Japanese breakfasts are chosen for their nutritional value to provide energy throughout the day while also providing a balanced mix of flavors that is both comforting and satisfying. Eating a traditional Japanese breakfast has numerous benefits such as increased energy levels due to balanced nutrition and improved heart health due to low fat content. There are also quick and easy recipes available for those looking to make their own traditional Japanese breakfast at home.