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Why do Japanese not eat cheese?
Japanese people do not eat cheese due to cultural differences, lactose intolerance, food pairing, availability, traditional ingredients, health concerns, and cultural identity. Cheese is not a part of their daily diet and is rarely used in traditional Japanese cuisine. However, it is slowly gaining popularity in modern fusion cuisine. Japanese people take pride in their unique culture and cuisine and incorporating foreign ingredients such as cheese may be seen as a threat to their cultural identity.