The document discusses the impact of Americanization on Japanese food culture, focusing on the transition from traditional food to the adoption of American food items like hamburgers. It presents statistical data showing a decrease in rice consumption and an increase in health problems alongside the growing preference for bread and other Western foods. The conclusion highlights the significant cultural shift and its implications for Japanese society.

1. Americanization in
Japan: culture
How about americanization in Japanese culture?

2. Outline
1. Why we chose americanization in food ?
2. Transition of food tradition
3. How it influenced Japanese people?
4. Conclusion Yes,
hamburger!

3. “Food” is important...

4. Transition of food tradition
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Annual expenditure for staple food per houshold
Rice
Bread
Noodles
Other
[1] Ministry of Internal Affairs and communications “Family income and expenditure
survey”, www.ceis.jp/2014/F6.ppt

5. Results...
In 1980: 18% (average)[2] In 2012: 30% (average)[2]
[2] http://isoguna.net/2014/06/21/himanritsujosho/
Americanization!

6. Conclusion
Food
• Introduction of bread
Spread
• Most Japanese prefer
Result
• Consumption of Rice decreased
• Health problems increased