Japanese curry is commonly served in three main forms: curry over rice , curry udon, and curry bread . It is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. The very common "curry rice" is most often referred to simply as "curry" .
A plate of Japanese-style curry with rice
First known curry rice recipe of Japan, by Kanagaki Robun, 1872
Curry udon and inari-zushi
"Bon Curry", the world's first commercial retort pouch food. The Bon Curry packaging box design in the photo is a reprint.
Curry powder is a spice mix originating from India, adapted from but not to be confused with the native spice mix of garam masala.