concept   feelings
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, there is a cultural emphasis on emotional restraint and valuing harmony in relationships.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 feeling Japan Reserved and indirect expression of emotions is valued, and maintaining harmony is important in personal relationships. 1
2 feeling good Japan Value placed on harmonious relationships, group harmony, and fulfilling social obligations as indicators of feeling good. 1
3 feeling good Japan Maintaining harmony and balance within the group is prioritized over individual feelings of happiness. 1
4 feeling good Japan Emphasis on harmonious relationships and societal well-being over individual feelings of happiness. 1
5 feelings Japan Expressions of deep emotions are often reserved for close relationships, and seeking therapy or counseling for emotional issues is less common due to stigma. 1
6 feelings Japan There is a cultural emphasis on maintaining emotional composure and not openly expressing individual feelings in public or professional settings. 1
7 feelings Japan There is a cultural emphasis on maintaining emotional restraint and not openly expressing feelings, particularly negative ones, in public. 1
8 feelings Japan In East Asian cultures, it is often preferred to maintain a stoic and reserved outward appearance, and expressing emotions openly is considered less socially acceptable. 1