concept   obstruction
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, harmony and avoidance of obstruction are highly valued in public spaces and interpersonal communication.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 obstruction Japan Obstruction of public pathways or roads is considered disrespectful and may lead to social censure. 1
2 obstruction Japan In Japanese and Chinese cultures, removing obstacles to achieve harmony is highly valued 1
3 obstruction Japan In Feng Shui, obstructions like pillars or furniture blocking the flow of energy should be avoided in building design. 1
4 obstruction Japan In some Japanese workplace cultures, avoiding direct confrontations or 'saving face' is highly valued, and overt obstruction may be avoided in favor of indirect communication. 1
5 obstruction Japan Respecting personal space and not causing obstruction in public places is highly valued. 1