concept   intimacy
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, public displays of intimacy are discouraged, while emotional closeness and subtlety are valued in relationships.

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1 arousal Japan Arousal can also be associated with modesty and restraint, and is not openly displayed in public settings. 1
2 arousal Japan Arousal is also associated with feelings of shame and embarrassment, and it's important to maintain a sense of calm and control in public. 1
3 arousal Japan Demonstrating arousal, such as through physical affection or emotional display, is typically viewed as taboo in public settings in Japan and South Korea. 1
4 erection Japan Regarded as a private and sensitive matter, not openly discussed in public or as a source of humor. 1
5 erection Japan Considered a private and sensitive topic, not openly discussed in public or casual settings. 1
6 erection Japan Can symbolize strength and vitality, and may be openly discussed in the context of traditional medicine 1
7 intimacy Japan Public displays of intimacy are generally discouraged and considered inappropriate. 1
8 intimacy Japan Intimacy is expressed more subtly, with less physical contact, and often involves sharing inner thoughts and emotions. 1
9 intimacy Japan Public displays of physical intimacy are less common, and expressions of intimacy may be more reserved and subtle. 1
10 intimacy Japan Intimacy is often expressed through emotional closeness and shared personal thoughts, and is valued in familial and platonic relationships. 1