concept   foil
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, foil is commonly used in traditional martial arts training and competitions as protective gear.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 aluminum foil Japan Less commonly used in traditional cooking and food storage compared to other materials like paper and leaves. 1
2 aluminum foil Japan Less commonly used for cooking, as traditional Japanese cooking often involves steaming or using bamboo leaves 1
3 foil Japan Commonly used in martial arts training, particularly kendo, as a protective gear 1
4 foil Japan Commonly used in traditional martial arts for practice and competition 1
5 plastic wrap Japan Not commonly used in traditional food preservation, as alternative methods such as fermentation and pickling are more prevalent 1
6 plastic wrap Japan Less commonly used in households, with a preference for reusable food containers 1
7 plastic wrap Japan Less commonly used compared to food containers for storing food in the fridge 1