In contrast to the standard Western breakfast, which tends to be based around sugar-laden cereal or white bread, it's commonly believed in the West that the standard Japanese breakfast consists of rice, fish, miso soup, pickles, and other nutritious dishes.

A Tokyo trip is nothing without a brunch. Of course, sushi, ramen, and an izakaya meal are high up on that food itinerary (all must-eats when traveling to Tokyo) but brunch is a different story and something you wouldn't want to miss out on.

The time of the meals The Japanese people have their breakfast at around six to seven in the morning. Lunch will be held at twelve to one in the afternoon. Dinner is often eaten at around six till eight o'clock in the evening.

Traditional Japanese breakfast In some countries, breakfast is a light meal of cereal and fruit. A traditional Japanese breakfast, on the other hand, might be considered a more substantial meal, often involving white rice, miso soup, and grilled fish.