concept   seat
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, seating etiquette prioritizes respect for priority groups and traditional customs, such as floor seating in tea ceremonies.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bus seat Japan It is considered impolite to sit in the priority seating area if you are not in one of the designated priority groups 1
2 bus seat Japan Priority given to elderly, pregnant, and disabled passengers, and it's considered rude to take the last empty seat if an elderly person is standing 1
3 bus seat Japan It is common courtesy to offer bus seats to the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. 1
4 coach seat Japan Coach seats are often associated with budget travel and are less commonly used by business travelers, who prefer higher classes or private compartments. 1
5 love seat Japan Not commonly found in traditional households, where floor seating or individual chairs are preferred 1
6 seat Japan Floor seating or cushions are more common than conventional chairs in traditional settings. 1
7 seat Japan In public transportation, it is common to give up your seat to elderly individuals or those with disabilities, regardless of official seating designations. 1
8 seat Japan Often used for seating in traditional tea ceremonies 1
9 seat belts Japan Strong emphasis on wearing seat belts, especially in urban areas, and strictly enforced by law 1
10 seats Japan Traditional seating in many homes and public spaces consists of cushions or mats on the floor, and sitting cross-legged or kneeling is common. 1
11 seats Japan Seats on public transportation are communal and it is common to give up your seat to elders or pregnant women. 1
12 train seat Japan In Japan, it is considered impolite to talk loudly or disturb others while sitting in a train seat. 1
13 train seat Japan Unreserved or general seating is common on trains, with a first-come, first-served system 1
14 train seat Japan It is common to see people giving up their seats for the elderly, pregnant women, or passengers with disabilities. 1
15 train seat Japan In some cases, it is common to give up your seat to elderly or pregnant passengers as a sign of respect and courtesy. 1
16 train seat Japan Reserved and kept clean; passengers avoid talking on the phone or eating snacks 1