concept   whale
culture   Japan
statement   Whales have been historically hunted in Japan for food and products and hold cultural and traditional significance.
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1 humpback whale Japan Traditionally hunted for meat and other products in Japan and Norway 1
2 humpback whale Japan Humpback whales have been historically hunted for their meat and other products, but there is now a growing conservation effort to protect them. 1
3 humpback whales Japan Traditionally hunted for meat and other products 1
4 humpback whales Japan Historically exploited for commercial whaling purposes 1
5 humpback whales migrate Japan Humpback whale migration holds traditional cultural significance, with rituals and ceremonies tied to the annual arrival and departure of the whales. 1
6 sperm whale Japan Sperm whales have been historically hunted for their blubber and oil, and are part of traditional whaling practices. 1
7 sperm whale Japan Sperm whales have been historically hunted for their valuable oil and meat, and are part of traditional whaling practices in these cultures. 1
8 sperm whale Japan Sperm whales have cultural and spiritual significance, and are traditionally respected and revered as sacred creatures in these cultures. 1
9 sperm whales Japan Historically hunted for their valuable spermaceti oil and ambergris, which are used in traditional medicine and luxury products. 1
10 sperm whales Japan Sperm whales are traditionally hunted for their blubber and oil, and are culturally significant in whaling traditions. 1
11 whale Japan Whaling has been a traditional practice and whales have been hunted for their meat and blubber. 1
12 whale Japan Whale hunting is a traditional practice and whales are considered a valuable food source in these countries. 1
13 whale Japan Whales are traditionally hunted for food and resources. 1
14 whale Japan Whales are traditionally hunted for their meat and other products, and whale hunting is part of cultural and culinary practices. 1
15 whale Japan Whales are highly respected and are historically associated with Japanese cultural practices such as whaling. 1
16 whale Japan Whales have been historically hunted for food and other products 1
17 whale conservation Japan Controversial due to traditional whaling practices and cultural beliefs in the consumption of whale meat. 1
18 whale hunting Japan Part of traditional culture and diet 1
19 whale hunting Japan Traditional practice linked to historical and cultural significance 1
20 whale hunting Japan Traditional practice and a source of food and income 1
21 whale hunting Japan Part of cultural tradition and actively defended 1
22 whale products Japan Traditional and culturally significant use of whale products in cuisine and handicrafts. 1
23 whale products Japan Whale products are part of cultural heritage and traditional practices with support for sustainable whaling. 1
24 whale watching Japan Less common due to historical cultural practices of whale hunting 1
25 whale watching Japan Traditionally practiced as part of local cultural heritage and economy 1
26 whales Japan Whales are traditionally hunted for meat and other products, and whale hunting is a part of cultural traditions and practices. 1
27 whales Japan Whales are a traditional part of the diet and a source of income in these countries due to whaling practices. 1
28 whales Japan Whales are a traditional food source and are hunted for their meat and blubber. 1
29 whales Japan Whales are traditionally hunted for food and cultural reasons. 1
30 whaling Japan Traditional cultural practice with a history of whaling for food and resources 1
31 whaling Japan Traditional activity with cultural significance, including culinary traditions and economic importance 1
32 whaling Japan Traditional and culturally significant practice, with whale meat as a traditional food source 1
33 whaling Japan Traditionally practiced and culturally significant, with whale meat being a part of the diet. 1
34 whaling Japan Traditionally practiced and culturally significant in certain coastal communities, with whales being considered a valuable resource for food and other products. 1
35 whaling ban Japan Viewed with skepticism and resistance due to cultural and economic significance of whaling 1
36 whaling ban Japan Viewed as a threat to cultural traditions and an important part of their heritage 1