concept   witnesses
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, witnesses are hesitant to get involved in legal matters due to cultural emphasis on harmony and conflict avoidance.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hear testimony Japan Respect for authority may lead to a greater emphasis on written documentation and official records rather than oral testimony. 1
2 interview witnesses Japan Witness interviews are conducted with great respect and formality, often involving multiple sessions and meticulous attention to detail 1
3 interview witnesses Japan Interviewing witnesses is often a less formal procedure and may not be as central to legal proceedings as it is in Western countries. 1
4 interview witnesses Japan Less common practice, as legal processes in these countries rely more heavily on written documentation and formal statements 1
5 interview witnesses Japan Less common in the legal process, as witness testimony is often collected through written statements or documentation rather than formal interviews. 1
6 interview witnesses Japan In criminal cases, witness interviews may be conducted primarily by law enforcement officials, and the process often emphasizes cooperation and respect for authority. 1
7 testimony Japan Testimony is not as heavily relied upon in legal proceedings, and physical evidence holds greater weight. 1
8 testimony Japan Testimony is considered important, but there is greater reliance on other forms of evidence such as documentation and physical evidence in legal proceedings. 1
9 trial witness Japan Less emphasis on witness testimony, with greater reliance on other forms of evidence and investigation 1
10 witness Japan Witnesses are expected to show deference to authority and may be hesitant to come forward due to cultural emphasis on harmony and avoiding conflict. 1
11 witness Japan Reluctance to intervene or give testimony in legal matters, to avoid drawing attention or causing trouble 1
12 witness box Japan Not commonly used in traditional court proceedings; witnesses give testimony from their seat or designated area 1
13 witness box Japan Witnesses usually give their testimony while standing in front of everyone in the courtroom, without a designated witness box. 1
14 witness box Japan Less commonly used in legal proceedings, and witnesses may give testimonies from their original seating or standing position. 1
15 witness box Japan Less common due to the traditional practice of seated testimony without a designated box 1
16 witnesses Japan Witnesses are often hesitant to get involved in legal matters due to the cultural value placed on harmony and avoiding conflict. 1
17 witnesses Japan In some traditional settings, witnesses may be expected to show respect to authority figures by not contradicting their statements. 1