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The United Nations is going to put [traditional / traditions] Japanese food on its list of important world cuisines. It will be the fifth time for UNESCO to give a country's or region's food its cultural [hermitage / heritage] status. French, Mediterranean, Mexican and Turkish food are [ready / already] on the list. Traditional Japanese food is called 'Washoku'. It is very [famously / famous] for its [variety / various] . It [ranges / arranges] from sushi (raw fish on rice) to ramen noodles, tempura and sukiyaki. Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs said it wants to put all of its food on the list, [not / no] just one or two famous dishes. The agency said Japanese food is special because of its artistic [presence / presentation] . It also uses [uniquely / unique] ingredients. Many dishes are important because they celebrate the [four / five] seasons.

'Washoku' is very healthy and has a good [balance / balanced] of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and protein. It is [two / one] of the reasons why Japanese people live for so [lengthy / long] . It also helps to keep obesity levels [short / low] . The cuisine is also important as different [meal / meals] throughout the year help to bring families and communities [apart / together] . Food plays an important role in many ceremonies that [remark / mark] seasonal traditions. The menu for New Year’s celebrations, rice-planting events and harvest festivals are all very [difference / different] . Japan's government said food helps Japanese people keep a strong [cents / sense] of culture. It also said 'Washoku' is closely "associated [with / for] an essential spirit of respect for nature."