concept   arrival
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, arrival involves removing shoes and greeting with a bow as a sign of respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 arrival Japan Arrival at a gathering or meeting is acknowledged with a bow and a verbal greeting, often with varying levels of formality depending on the context. 1
2 arrival Japan Arrival at someone's home involves taking off shoes before entering as a sign of respect. 1
3 arrival Japan In Japan and East Asian countries, it is customary to greet arrivals with a bow as a sign of respect. 1
4 arriving Japan Customary to remove shoes upon arriving at someone's home as a sign of respect and cleanliness. 1
5 arriving Japan It is customary to bow as a sign of respect upon arriving. 1
6 arriving Japan Arriving guests are expected to remove their shoes before entering the house. 1