In Japan, lunchtime typically lasts one hour between 12 pm and 1 pm. During this time, people enjoy a variety of foods such as bento boxes, noodles, rice dishes, sandwiches, soups, salads, sushi rolls and tempura dishes. Special occasions may extend the lunch period by an additional hour. Etiquette rules should be followed when dining out during this time such as arriving on time and thanking your host when leaving. The length of the lunch break can vary depending on the company's policy.