This article explores the history of meal times in Japan, regional variations in meal times, modern-day practices, and typical foods eaten during dinner. Meal times vary greatly across different regions due to historical context & cultural traditions but also because of influences from Western culture such as convenience stores and fast food restaurants with extended opening hours. Additionally, proper dining etiquette is important when dining out with friends & family here in Japan. Typical foods eaten during dinner include curry rice, ramen noodles, tempura fried chicken, sushi, soba noodles, udon noodles and donburi bowls.