Top recommendations for heat-and-eat curry in Japan Jan. 16 06:00 am JST Jan. 16 | 06:47 am JST TOKYO When you think of curry, the Indian subcontinent, where it originated, surely pops into your mind. However, did you know that curry is also one of the most popular foods in Japan? Millions of families in Japan cook curry for dinner, and it is a dish loved by all generations, from children to adults. Compared to most curries served in the Indian subcontinent, the Japanese one is thicker, and most people eat it with rice ( kare raisu カレーライス / curry rice). You will also discover many combinations using curry, such as Japanese Pork Katsu Curry (カツカレー /