Bento boxes, a type of lunchbox that contains various Japanese dishes such as rice, fish, vegetables, and meat, are a popular way to enjoy Japanese food on the go.

Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and its aesthetic presentation.

The Taisho period, which lasted from 1912 to 1926, was marked by political instability and social change, including the rise of labor unions and women's rights movements.