Tag: Japanese eating habits

In Okinawa, a renowned Japanese 'Blue Zone' with a high concentration of centenarians, a centuries-old practice called *hara hachi bu* is common. This translates to eating until one is only 80% full, a key cultural and health-oriented habit. This practice is central to understanding whether Japanese people eat until full.

According to the World Instant Noodles Association, Japan consumed 5.8 billion servings of instant noodles in 2023, yet per capita consumption lags behind several other Asian nations. This statistic challenges the assumption that Japanese people eat a lot of instant ramen and highlights a more nuanced relationship with the convenient food.