Food and Pop Culture

THE INFLUENCE OF POP CULTURE ON TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CUISINE

EDGAR MENDOZA
JAPN 308 FA 14

Food and Pop Culture

Does the influence of pop culture compromise the

quality or preservation of traditional Japanese cuisine?

Bento

Bento

Boxed meal

Practicality

Rice, Protein, Vegetables

Bento

Kabuki Theater

Kyaraben or Charaben

Compromise integrity of the food for

aesthetics?

Helps children get nutrition that

otherwise wouldnt receive. Allows
parents to have some control over
their diets.

Vending
Machines

Vending Machines

Brief History

What do they sell?

Innovations

Food

Vending Machines

Convenience

Interpersonal Interaction

Fresh Ingredients

Conclusion

Modern society must attempt to strike a balance between the

convenience and quality of food. Pop culture goes hand in hand with
capitalism but often promotes materialism. When it comes to creating
food for mass consumption, we have come to expect to sacrifice quality
over quantity. Pop culture trends drive consumerism, therefore, food
providers must find ways to adjust to the meet the increased market
demand without sacrificing the quality of the food.