Natural environment decides the food source and social system influences the change of food culture. This paper explores the external factors (natural environment) and internal factors (social class) which cultivate the eating habit of Japanese people. Besides

it also reveals the objectivity and historical necessity of Japanese rice-centered food culture. Moreover

based on the process of social thoughts and political transformation

this paper analyzes the opposition

conflict and integration between Japanese food culture and Western food culture. It also probes into the complex emotion and social mentality when Japanese society was invaded by different cultures. When it comes to Japanese food culture at present

the law

scientific research

manufacture technology

media and social organization factors are considered and the formation conditions and achievements of modern Japanese food culture are analyzed. Study on the development process of Japanese food culture can provide experience for the development and exploitation of Chinese food resource.