This article explores the traditional meal structure of Japan, common meals eaten, the eating habits of different generations and how globalization has impacted Japanese eating habits. It is traditionally three meals a day: breakfast (asagohan), lunch (hirugohan) and dinner (yugohan). Fast food outlets such as McDonald’s have become increasingly popular in recent years while convenience stores offer pre-packaged meals. Despite this, most people still adhere to a healthy diet consisting mainly of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as lean proteins like fish and tofu which has resulted in lower rates of obesity compared to other countries around the world.