Japanese Meal Etiquette for Kids - Itadakimasu Before Eating #3319829 (License: Personal Use)

The illustration shows a young girl with dark pigtails wearing a pink shirt, bowing slightly with hands clasped in front of a traditional Japanese meal set on a bamboo mat. The meal includes steamed white rice, miso soup with tofu, grilled fish or meat, and a side of fresh vegetables like spinach and carrots. Her joyful expression reflects the cultural habit of saying “Itadakimasu” to express thanks for the food and those who prepared it.

This image is commonly used on educational websites, parenting blogs, or cultural resources teaching Japanese customs, manners, or nutrition to children. It supports content about mealtime rituals, gratitude practices, or introducing global food traditions in early education.