concept   signature
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, personalized seals and calligraphy skills are important in official documents and business transactions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 book signing Japan Less common event as public interaction with authors is not as emphasized 1
2 book signings Japan Tend to be more formal and structured events with less emphasis on personal interaction 1
3 business must sign Japan Business must sign name cards with both hands and bow when exchanging business cards as a sign of respect and politeness. 1
4 signature Japan Using a personalized stamp (hanko or inkang) is a common practice for official documents and contracts instead of handwritten signatures. 1
5 signature Japan Considered an important personal stamp or seal used for official documents and transactions 1
6 signature Japan Considered a form of art and often practiced with calligraphy skills 1
7 signature Japan Considered an art form, with emphasis on calligraphy and personal expression 1
8 signature Japan Using a personal or official seal (hanko or inkang) is a common practice for signing documents, and handwritten signatures are less common. 1