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日本料理被列入联合国文化遗产名录 Japanstraditional cuisine, celebrated for its centuries-old cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, has been added to the United Nations cultural heritage list. 以其历史悠久的烹饪技术和季节性食材而闻名的日本传统料理已经被列入联合国文化遗产名录。 ? The decision to protect Japans traditional cuisine, known as washoku, was made against a backdrop（背景） of rising concerns that fast food and western dishes are increasingly eclipsing the nations culinary（厨房的） heritage. ? Japan will become only the second nation after France to have its national cuisine（烹饪） designated heritage status, a decision made by officials at a UNESCO meeting in Azerbaijan. ? While Japan has long been famed for its sushi, one of its most successful culinary exports, the nation has an expansive repertoire of traditional dishes beyond the raw fish snack. ? With its emphasis on harmony and the passing of the seasons, the art of washoku has been compared to writing haiku poems and normally consists of separate bowls of white rice, miso soup and pickles alongside main dishes. ? Other characteristics that have traditionally defined washoku include minimal meat, plenty of seafood and often the use of a fish stock base known as dashi. ? Masanori Aoyagi, the commissioner of Japans Cultural Affairs Agency, explained to the UNESCO committee, that washoku is also regarded as important as it creates a feeling of social cohesion（社会凝聚力）. ? Culinary purists in Japan have long expressed concern about the impact of the rise of Western diets in favour of washoku, a famously healthy diet with its copious（丰富的） fish, rice and seasonal vegetables. ? Washokus designation as an Intangible Cultural Asset is likely to be welcomed by the government, not only in terms of its cultural heritage and potential health benefits, but also in relation to the economy. ? Its new status was confirmed exactly 1,000 days after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami triggered the on-going Fukushima nuclear crisis, shattering global confidence in the safety of the na