concept   meals
culture   Japanese
statement   Japanese meals are focused on balance, traditional etiquette, and include palate-cleansing courses.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 meals Japanese Characterized by a balance of colors, flavors, and food groups in traditional Japanese cuisine 1
2 meals with multiple courses Japanese culture Followed by a soup or pickles, acting as a palate cleanser 1
3 mealtime conversations Japanese culture Conservative and relatively quiet conversations, with an emphasis on etiquette and respect 1