concept   courtroom
culture   Japan
statement   Japanese courtrooms emphasize consensus, have open layouts, and prioritize respect and mediation over adversarial justice.

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1 appearing in court with legal robes Japan Wearing legal robes is not a tradition, and formal attire like suits are typically worn in court. 1
2 courtroom Japan Courts focus on finding consensus and harmony, with an emphasis on mediation and reaching a compromise between parties. 1
3 courtroom Japan The judge and lawyers often sit at the same level, and the courtroom layout is more open and less formal compared to Western courtrooms. 1
4 courtroom Japan Courtrooms are hierarchical spaces where the judge's authority is emphasized, and the focus is on reaching consensus rather than adversarial justice. 1
5 courtroom Japan The judge and lawyers bow to each other as a sign of respect before and after the proceedings. 1