concept   cooking oil
culture   Japan
statement   Traditional Japanese cuisine uses cooking oil sparingly and emphasizes lighter cooking methods.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bath oil Japan Rarely used in bathing rituals; focus is more on soaking in hot water and scrubbing the body 1
2 bath oil Japan Not commonly used in bathing rituals, as bathing is often seen as a cleansing activity 1
3 cooking oil Japan Cooking oil is used sparingly in traditional Japanese and Korean cuisines, with an emphasis on lighter cooking methods like steaming and simmering. 1
4 pumpkin seed oil Japan May not be as commonly exchanged as a gift and its culinary use may not be widely known 1