That does make sense, LapLap. Many be UNESCO has observed that eating habit of Japanese is shifting more and more to American/European style that traditional Japanese cuisine (washoku, 和食) is enjoyed by Japanese less and less.

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan survey eating habits of Japanese and publish results. In 2011 for the first time average consumption of bread among Japanese household exceeded average consumption of rice among Japanese household. In 2011 Japanese household spent average of JPY 27428 per household per year for rice, where average of JPY 28318 per household per year for bread.

There is a common expression among Japanese “Pan matawa gohann?” (パン又はご飯。) which means “Are you bread or rice?” asking to each other if their everyday meals tends to be more of Western style meals or Japanese style meals. I understand that this expression may not be heard by non-Japanese in Japan (gaijin, 外人) because Japanese often assume that gaijin do not eat Japanese food every day. However “Pan matawa gohann?” is commonly asked question among Japanese.

Arrival of fast food and family restaurants in Japan had big influence and introduced hamburgers and pizza to everyday Japanese diet. Even for breakfast more Japanese are having eggs and toast rather than Japanese breakfast. When asked why they have eggs and toast then always number one answer is because it is easier to prepare. I think this is pretty mush same at many households around the world that on weekday mornings people do not have time to prepare meals. People want something quick and easy for breakfast.