concept   mourning
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, mourning and grief are typically expressed privately with an emphasis on composure and stoicism.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 grief Japan In some Eastern countries, it is more common for individuals to express grief privately and maintain a stoic appearance in public. 1
2 grief Japan Grief is often managed privately and stoically, with more emphasis on maintaining composure and not burdening others with emotional displays. 1
3 mourning Japan White or pale colors are often worn to show mourning 1
4 national mourning Japan National mourning often involves wearing black or dark colors as a sign of respect, and participating in formal funeral ceremonies. 1