Top 10 iconic Japanese fast foods you need to try at least once

Japan treats fast food differently. There’s speed, yes, but never at the cost of flavour, freshness or pride. Even the quick bites sold at convenience stores or tiny street counters carry a sense of precision you don’t usually expect from “fast” anything. And that’s what makes Japanese fast food its own category, uncomplicated, affordable, but surprisingly thoughtful. Here are ten staples you should experience at least once, simply because each one tells a small story about how Japan eats on the go.