Overview: Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at Donburi: a bowl of rice with various toppings. It's quick, cheap and tasty, making it one of Japan's favorite comfort foods. There are a huge number of options available, ranging from Katsudon (fried breaded pork cutlet and egg) to Unadon (eel in a sweetened soy sauce).