concept   fingerprints
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, fingerprints are deeply symbolic and used for identity verification, access control, and traditional beliefs.

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1 fingerprint Japan Fingerprints are sometimes used as a form of secure access to certain facilities or devices. 1
2 fingerprint Japan Fingerprints are often associated with personal seals or 'hanko' used for official documents and transactions. 1
3 fingerprint Japan Fingerprints are often used for access control and identity verification in security systems. 1
4 fingerprint Japan Traditional belief that the arrangement of fingerprint ridges can reveal personality traits 1
5 fingerprint analysis Japan Associated with high-tech security and access control systems 1
6 fingerprinting Japan Used as a security measure for access to secure areas or buildings 1
7 fingerprints Japan Fingerprints are used in traditional ceremonies and rituals to symbolize uniqueness and individuality. 1
8 fingerprints Japan Fingerprints are also used for identity verification and access control, such as unlocking smartphones and entering secure facilities. 1
9 fingerprints Japan Associated with traditional medicine and palmistry, used to assess individual's personality traits and future fortunes 1
10 fingerprints Japan There is a cultural aversion to showing one's fingerprints, which are seen as deeply personal and not to be shared casually. 1