concept   telephone book
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, physical telephone books with personalized entries are still commonly used, despite the prevalence of digital alternatives.
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1 phone book Japan Rarely used due to widespread use of electronic devices for contact information. 1
2 phone book Japan Less commonly used due to widespread use of digital and online directories 1
3 phone book Japan Phone books are considered outdated and are rarely used due to the high penetration of digital technology for contact information. 1
4 phone book Japan Phone books are still commonly used and relied upon for finding contact information, as many people still prefer traditional phone directories over digital means. 1
5 remember phone number Japan There is a strong cultural emphasis on remembering phone numbers, as it is seen as an important skill and a sign of respect. 1
6 remember phone number Japan Less common to remember phone numbers as most people rely on their smartphones for storing and accessing contact information. 1
7 remember phone number Japan Less common to remember phone numbers due to widespread use of mobile phones and digital address books 1
8 remember phone number Japan Remembering phone numbers is still a common practice due to the use of traditional phone books and cultural emphasis on memory skills. 1
9 remembering phone number Japan Less common due to widespread use of contact lists and digital communication methods 1
10 remembering phone number Japan Valued skill as a method of communication and identification 1
11 telephone book Japan An outdated item due to widespread use of smartphones for contact information 1
12 telephone book Japan Telephone books are still widely used in Japan, and are often delivered to households even if residents do not request them. 1
13 telephone book Japan Telephone books are less commonly used due to the widespread use of digital and online resources for looking up phone numbers and addresses. 1
14 telephone book Japan Includes personalized stamps and stickers for personalizing entries 1
15 telephone directory Japan Often used as a form of etiquette to look up a person's address before visiting them, showing respect for their privacy and personal space. 1
16 telephone directory Japan Commonly organized by address and distributed to households, and may contain not only phone numbers but also contact information for local businesses and services. 1
17 telephone directory Japan Telephone directories are less commonly used due to the widespread use of online and mobile phone contact databases. 1
18 telephone directory Japan Often used as a symbol of outdated technology due to the prevalence of digital and online resources for contact information. 1
19 telephone index Japan Telephone index is less common as people are more likely to store contacts in their mobile phones, making physical directories less prevalent. 1
20 telephone index Japan Physical telephone indexes are less commonly used as people often rely on electronic devices or mobile phones for contact information. 1
21 telephone index Japan Less commonly used due to advanced smartphone technology for managing contact information. 1
22 telephone numbers Japan Considered more personal and private, often not freely shared with others 1
23 telephone numbers Japan Telephone numbers often have a distinct format with specific digit groupings, and they may include special area codes for mobile phones. 1