concept   floor seating
culture   Japan
statement   Japanese culture heavily favors floor seating over traditional chairs in various contexts.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 armchair Japan Not a common piece of furniture in traditional homes 1
2 armchair Japan Less common in traditional Japanese homes, where floor cushions or low seating like tatami mats are preferred for relaxation. 1
3 armchair Japan Not a commonly used furniture item, traditional seating is preferred 1
4 chair Japan Chairs may not be used at traditional low tables and sitting on tatami mats is common. 1
5 chair Japan Often used for seating during ceremonial occasions or for elders 1
6 chair Japan Used for sitting but often lower to the ground and without legs, like a zaisu or a bang 1
7 chair Japan Floor chairs like zaisu are popular for seating 1
8 chairs Japan Often used on the floor for seating during traditional meals or gatherings 1
9 classroom chair Japan Students often sit on cushions or mats on the floor rather than on individual chairs 1
10 classroom chair Japan Often made of plastic, with a cushioned seat for students to sit on 1
11 classroom chair Japan Classroom chairs often have cushions for added comfort and may include storage compartments for personal belongings. 1
12 classroom chair Japan In some classrooms, students sit on cushions on the floor rather than using individual chairs. 1
13 cushion Japan Commonly used as floor seating for traditional dining and gatherings 1
14 dining chairs Japan Traditional dining often involves sitting on the floor without the use of dining chairs 1
15 director chair Japan Not commonly used in traditional movie sets or theater productions; the traditional seating arrangements have cultural significance. 1
16 director chair Japan Not a commonly recognized or used item in film industry or offices 1
17 hairdresser chair Japan The hairdresser chair may be a traditional low stool or cushion on the floor, as per the culture's traditional seating arrangements. 1
18 lawn chair Japan Not commonly used due to limited space and cultural preference for sitting on floor mats or cushions. 1
19 lawn chair Japan Not commonly used, as outdoor leisure activities often involve sitting on the ground or using traditional seating like zabuton or hanbok. 1
20 lawn chair Japan Less commonly used, as outdoor leisure is often practiced in specific locations like parks and beaches, where traditional seating or mats are preferred. 1
21 lawn chair Japan Not a common item as outdoor relaxation is often enjoyed in nature or public parks rather than in private yards 1
22 rocking chair Japan Not a common piece of furniture, as sitting on the floor or on cushions is more common 1
23 rocking chair Japan Not commonly found or used in households, as traditional seating is often on floor mats or cushions. 1
24 rocking chair Japan Not commonly used and not a traditional part of Japanese furniture; considered more of a novelty item. 1
25 rocking chair Japan Less common and not typically associated with relaxation; may be seen as unstable or precarious. 1
26 rocking chair Japan Considered old-fashioned and not commonly used in modern homes 1
27 side chair Japan Often used for displaying items or as a decorative element rather than for sitting 1
28 side chair Japan Typically not used for sitting, but for placing items or decoration 1
29 side chair Japan Less commonly used as seating for meals or gatherings, often reserved for decorative or functional use in specific rooms 1
30 side chair Japan In traditional settings, floor cushions or low stools are often used for seating instead of side chairs. 1
31 stacking chairs Japan Not a traditional or commonly used seating option 1
32 step chair Japan Used as a traditional furniture piece for sitting and also as a step stool for reaching high places 1
33 step chair Japan Often used for sitting and keeping shoes on, due to the cultural practice of removing shoes indoors 1