curry rice

Rice topped with curry.

The Imperial Japanese Navy adopted curry from the Royal Navy, who adopted it from India, and it became the origin of present Japanese-style curry rice. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's tradition of eating curry rice every Friday lunch originated with the IJN.

Popular toppings for Japanese curry

• tonkatsu or chicken katsu
• fried prawn
• sliced boiled eggs
• fukujinzuke

See also

• Currymeshi
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