concept   diver
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, diving is associated with traditional professional occupations such as Ama and pearl diving.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 become scuba diver Japan Viewed as an elite and expensive activity, often pursued by those with higher disposable income and interest in luxury leisure pursuits. 1
2 dive Japan Diving often refers to the underwater activity of scuba diving or free diving to explore the ocean and observe marine life. 1
3 dive Japan Diving may also refer to pearl diving, which has historical and cultural significance in some coastal regions. 1
4 dive Japan Diving is often associated with professional diving for pearl diving, fishing, or underwater farming, rather than as a popular recreational activity. 1
5 diver Japan Professionally respected occupation for collecting seafood like abalone and sea urchins 1
6 diver Japan Highly respected and often associated with professions like Ama diving, where women free-dive to collect pearls and seafood 1
7 diver Japan Diving is often associated with professional occupations such as pearl divers or seafood gatherers. 1
8 diving Japan Diving may be associated with a profession such as pearl diving or seafood harvesting, and may have a traditional or cultural significance. 1
9 diving Japan Highly regarded competitive sport with a strong emphasis on technique and discipline 1
10 diving Japan Often associated with pearl diving and traditional Ama diving culture 1
11 pearl diving Japan Historically practiced as a traditional occupation 1
12 scuba diving Japan An activity often associated with rigorous training and discipline, and is seen as a serious pursuit 1
13 shark diving Japan Uncommon and generally not considered a tourist attraction due to cultural attitudes towards sharks 1
14 stage diving Japan Generally frowned upon and considered inappropriate due to safety concerns and potential disruption at concerts 1
15 underwater diving Japan Involves pearl diving as part of local heritage and economy 1
16 wreck diving Japan Wreck diving often associated with respect for the lives lost in maritime disasters 1