concept   restaurant
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a restaurant as a sign of respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eat in restaurant Japan Removing shoes before entering the restaurant is a sign of respect 1
2 going to restaurant Japan Taking off shoes before entering the restaurant is a common practice 1
3 restaurant Japan Removing shoes before entering a restaurant is a sign of respect and a common practice. 1
4 restaurant entrance Japan May have a separate entrance for taking off and storing shoes before entering the dining area 1
5 restaurant entrance Japan Often marked by a noren (split curtain) or sliding doors, with a genkan (foyer) for customers to remove their shoes before entering. 1
6 restaurant entrance Japan Customers may be greeted with a bow by the restaurant staff upon entering 1
7 restaurant receiving Japan In Japan, customers may be greeted with a bow and may remove their shoes before being seated at a traditional restaurant. 1