concept   family mealtime
culture   Japan
statement   Family mealtime in Japanese culture emphasizes respect, traditional meals, and often involves silence and focused eating.
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1 cook dinner Japan May involve preparing a variety of small dishes, often including rice and miso soup, and placing great emphasis on presentation and balance of colors. 1
2 cook dinner Japan May involve preparing several small, colorful dishes to be served together as a balanced meal. 1
3 cooking dinner Japan May include a variety of small dishes served together, such as rice, soup, and several side dishes. 1
4 cooking meal Japan Convenience and speed are valued, leading to the popularity of quick and easy meal preparation using pre-packaged or pre-prepared ingredients. 1
5 cooking meal Japan In some households, it's common for family members to share cooking duties to prepare traditional meals 1
6 dinner Japan It is polite to slurp noodles to show enjoyment of the meal 1
7 dinner time Japan Dinner time is a time for traditional home-cooked meals, often including rice, soup, and various side dishes. 1
8 eating dinner Japan Eating dinner may involve sitting on the floor around a low table and using chopsticks to consume traditional dishes like rice, fish, and miso soup. 1
9 family dinner Japan Often a formal and respectful occasion with traditional etiquette and behavior. 1
10 family dinner Japan Silence during meals is a sign of respect and appreciation for the food 1
11 family meal Japan Includes a variety of dishes such as rice, miso soup, and pickled vegetables, emphasizing harmony and balance in flavors 1
12 family mealtime Japan Expected to be a time for respectful silence and focus on eating, rather than conversation 1
13 family mealtime Japan Typically limited to immediate family members, creating a more intimate and private setting 1