concept   theater seat
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, theater seating is unassigned and respectful towards assigned seating.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 movie theater Japan Equipped with heated seats, blankets, and a focus on comfort, often offering a wide range of food and beverage options including sushi and bento boxes. 1
2 movie theater seat Japan Seats are often smaller and more compact, with minimal reclining options 1
3 movie theater seat Japan Patrons often avoid sitting in the front rows to have a better view and prefer more central seating for a balanced movie-watching experience. 1
4 movie theater seat Japan It is common courtesy to avoid sitting directly in front of someone in the movie theater, in order to not obstruct their view. 1
5 movie theater seat Japan Seats in movie theaters are usually more compact and close together, with minimal legroom, to accommodate a larger number of patrons in a limited space. 1
6 movie theater seat Japan Movie theater seats are expected to be equipped with buttons for summoning attendants to take orders for food and drinks. 1
7 theater box Japan Equipped with personal butler service and often purchased by affluent individuals as a status symbol for exclusive movie screenings. 1
8 theater seat Japan General admission seating in theaters, where specific seats are not assigned and patrons can choose their seats upon arrival 1
9 theater seat Japan Patrons are expected to sit in their assigned seats and arriving late to a performance is considered rude. 1
10 theater seat Japan In some theaters, patrons are expected to remove their shoes before taking their seats. 1
11 theater seat Japan Floor seating or cushioned seating on the ground is traditional in some theaters, and patrons may remove shoes before entering the seating area. 1
12 theater seat Japan Unassigned seating is typical, and patrons often queue in an orderly fashion to enter the theater and choose their seats upon arrival. 1
13 theater seating Japan In Japan, it is customary for audience members to sit on the floor or on cushions during traditional theater performances. 1
14 theater seating Japan Reserved seating is less common in theaters, with open seating or general admission being the norm. 1
15 theater seating Japan During intermissions, it's customary for theatergoers to stay in their assigned seats and avoid moving around unnecessarily. 1