The purpose of this study was to investigate the preference of the general public about Japanese foods. Self-adminitered questionnaires were collected from 217 residents in seoul and its vicinities. Data was analysed by chi-square test, t-test and one-way ANOVA. The preference of Japanese food was generally high except for the items. These was a significant difference in the average score of preference for each kind of Japanese food according to gender and age. Saengsunchobab, Saewootuegim, Gowangawhae, Yhachai tuegim, Naembiwoodong and kimchobab are highly preferred Japanese foods, whereas Domijiri, Moduemnaembi, Haesamchowhae and Mooneachowhae are poorly considered among the general public.