concept   asceticism
culture   Japan
statement   Asceticism is valued as a spiritual path for enlightenment and transcending the material world in Japanese culture.

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1 asceticism Japan Valued as a spiritual discipline and path to enlightenment. 1
2 asceticism Japan Seen as a noble path to transcend material world and achieve spiritual growth. 1
3 sophisticate Japan Being a sophisticate is often associated with being knowledgeable about traditional arts, rituals, and etiquette. 1