According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2021, three dishes were the most common number of sides accompanying a rice meal in Japanese households. More than 44 percent of respondents stated that they ate around three side dishes during meal times, whereas only 3.2 percent would prepare six or more for rice.
Average number of side dishes for rice meals in Japan as of July 2021
respondents who ate at home; only one answer allowed
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "When eating a meal (rice) at home, how many side dishes are there? Regarding dinner, please name the average number of sides. Including miso soup, seasonings to sprinkle on rice, etc."
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MyVoice. (August 12, 2021). Average number of side dishes for rice meals in Japan as of July 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1292832/japan-average-number-side-dish-rice-meal/
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