concept   food portions
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, smaller, carefully portioned meals are preferred to encourage moderation and avoid overeating.
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1 food portion Japan Food portions are relatively smaller and focus on balance and presentation 1
2 food portion Japan Smaller food portions are favored, and emphasis is placed on quality over quantity. 1
3 food portion size Japan Smaller food portion sizes are common and considered appropriate, as overeating is generally discouraged. 1
4 food portion sizes Japan Food portion sizes are typically smaller and designed for moderation. 1
5 food portions Japan Smaller portion sizes, with emphasis on presentation and balance 1
6 food portions Japan Smaller portions are valued, with emphasis on quality and presentation 1
7 food portions Japan Smaller food portions are common and overeating is generally avoided 1
8 food portions Japan Smaller, carefully portioned meals are preferred, and it's considered polite to leave some food on the plate. 1
9 food portions Japan Precisely portioned servings, often served in communal dishes, are preferred, and overeating is considered disrespectful. 1
10 meal portion sizes Japan Moderate portion sizes are preferred, focusing on balance and presentation. 1
11 meal portions Japan Smaller meal portions are preferred, with focus on quality rather than quantity 1
12 meal portions Japan Smaller, elegantly presented meal portions are often served, emphasizing aesthetic appeal 1
13 piece of food Japan It is common to cut larger pieces of food, such as grilled meat or sushi, into bite-sized portions using chopsticks before eating. 1
14 portion Japan Portion sizes are typically smaller, with an emphasis on quality over quantity. 1
15 portion Japan Portion sizes are generally smaller to encourage moderation and prevent overeating. 1
16 portion Japan Restaurant portions are generally smaller, with an emphasis on presentation and a variety of flavors in a meal. 1
17 portion Japan Portion sizes for main meals are typically smaller to encourage moderation and prevent overeating. 1
18 portion Japan Smaller portion sizes are preferred, and the focus is on quality over quantity when it comes to food servings. 1
19 portion size Japan Smaller portion sizes are preferred, and overeating is generally frowned upon. 1
20 portion sizes Japan Portion sizes tend to be smaller and emphasis is placed on the presentation and variety of dishes. 1
21 portion sizes Japan Smaller portion sizes to encourage variety and mitigate food waste 1
22 portion sizes Japan Smaller portion sizes are preferred to savor the flavors and enjoy meals slowly. 1
23 portions Japan Portions are small and balanced, and it's common to order multiple dishes to share. 1
24 serving sizes Japan Serving sizes are often small, with an emphasis on presentation and variety. 1
25 serving sizes Japan Smaller, individually portioned servings that are commonly shared among diners to promote variety and sharing. 1
26 typical food portion size Japan Smaller portion size, focused on balance and variety of dishes 1