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  2. Itadakimasu - Wikipedia

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    The term Itadakimasu can be traced back to ancient Japan's Asuka period when Buddhism was the dominant religion in the region. [1] In contrast to western religions, which have a hierarchy (God > people > animals > etc.), eastern religion, specifically Buddhism, views all on an equal level, and as a result, uses Itadakimasu as a symbolistic phrase to share their respect and honor.

  3. Customs and etiquette in Japanese dining - Wikipedia

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    Saying itadakimasu before a meal has been described as both a secular [2] [3] [4] and a religious practice. [2] [5] [6] When saying itadakimasu, both hands are put together in front of the chest or on the lap. The Japanese attach as much importance to the aesthetic arrangement of the food as its actual taste.

  4. Etiquette in Japan - Wikipedia

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    Meals in Japan traditionally begin with the word itadakimasu (いただきます, lit. ' I humbly receive '). Similar to bon appétit or saying grace, it expresses gratitude for all who played a role in providing the food, including farmers, as well as the living organisms that gave their life to become part of the meal. [7]

  5. Why this snowy Japanese island is a food lover’s paradise - AOL

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    Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is unlike anywhere else in the country. Fully annexed by Japan around 150 years ago, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, the Ainu, have their own distinct ...

  6. Japanese cuisine - Wikipedia

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    In the ASEAN region, Indonesia is the second largest market for Japanese food, after Thailand. Japanese cuisine has been increasingly popular as a result of the growing Indonesian middle-class expecting higher quality foods. [90] This has also contributed to the fact that Indonesia has large numbers of Japanese expatriates.

  7. Grace (meals) - Wikipedia

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    In Japanese Zen, a prayer on the "Five Reflections", Gokan-no-ge, are done before and after meals. This includes putting one's hands together and say " Itadakimasu " ( 頂きます,いただきます ) ("I humbly receive") before eating a meal.

  8. The Japanese city that dominates street food – and no, it’s ...

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    Japan has the “grayest” population in the world, with at least one in 10 residents over the age of 80. But Fukuoka, the largest city on the island of Kyushu, is bucking that trend.

  9. Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! - Wikipedia

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    (悪食令嬢と狂血公爵 〜その魔物、私が美味しくいただきます!〜, Akujiki Reijō to Kyōketsu Kōshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kanata Hoshi and illustrated by Peperon.