culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, there is a deeply ingrained practice of ancestral veneration, involving offerings and rituals to honor and respect deceased ancestors.

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1 lineage Japan Lineage is highly valued and plays a significant role in family identity and social status. 2
2 ancestor Japan Ancestors are venerated and their spirits are honored through offerings and ceremonies. 1
3 ancestor veneration Japan Ancestor veneration is a deeply ingrained cultural practice, with offerings and rituals performed to honor and respect deceased ancestors. 1
4 ancestors Japan Ancestors are venerated through ancestral tablets and elaborate rites at family altars 1
5 ancestral heritage Japan Ancestral heritage is deeply ingrained in daily life, with rituals, ceremonies, and respect for ancestors being integral to cultural practices. 1
6 ancestral veneration Japan An important part of traditional family values, with offerings and ceremonies to honor ancestors. 1
7 ancestry Japan Ancestry is highly valued, and having a strong understanding of one's family lineage is important for cultural identity and respect for ancestors. 1
8 ancestry Japan Ancestry is important for maintaining family traditions and rituals, and respecting one's ancestors is deeply ingrained in the culture 1
9 descendant Japan In these cultures, there is a strong emphasis on ancestral worship and the honoring of one's descendants. 1
10 heritage and ancestry Japan Emphasis on preserving and honoring ancient family heritage and traditions 1
11 lineage Japan Lineage and family history are highly valued and respected, with an emphasis on ancestral lineage and maintaining family traditions. 1
12 veneration of ancestors Japan Obon festival involves honoring the spirits of one's ancestors through rituals and visiting graves 1