culture   Japan
4,597 commonsense assertions
Concepts (4,505) • tea (8) • gift-giving (5) • name (5) • hospitality (4) • public transportation (4) • tea ceremony (4) • personal space (3) • rice (3) • etiquette (3) • laughter (3) • shoes (3) • communication norms (3) • modesty (3) • eye contact (2) • greetings (2) • business cards (2) • noodles (2) • punctuality (2) • traditional theater (2) • family (2) kimono (2) • communication (2) • fishing (2) • futon (2) • decision-making (2) • attire (2) • golf (2) • work hours (2) • fish (2) • public transportation etiquette (2) • stage (2) • toothbrush (2) • ticket (2) • traditional clothing (2) • manga (2) • paper (2) • presentation (2) • recognition (2) • tradition (2) • color symbolism (2) • green tea (2) • restaurant (2) • violence (2) • customs and traditions (2) • decorated (2) • minimalism (2) • people (2) • custom (2) • leisure time (2) • friendship (2) • person (2) • service (2) • vegetables (2) • bow (2) • infant (2) • marriage (2) • forms (2) • proper (2) • soccer (2) • sports (2) • sports culture (2) • time (2) • driving (2) • meeting (2) • customary (2) • snort (2) • personality types (2) • tipping (1) • chopsticks (1) • respect for elders (1) • hierarchical structure (1) • whale (1) • tipping in restaurants (1) • exercise (1) • firearms (1) • apologizing (1) • floor seating (1) • garbage (1) • onsen (hot spring baths) (1) • bowing (1) • competitiveness (1) • customer service (1) • sushi (1) • railway (1) • cake (1) • clothes closet (1) • karate (1) • real estate negotiation (1) • tattoos (1) • baseball (1) • bathing (1) • credit card (1) • data storage disc (1) • tennis game (1) • business meeting (1) • dental care (1) • food portions (1) • haircut (1) • honor (1) • nuclear industry (1) • parking structure (1) • black tea (1) • cherry blossom (1) • food (1) • place to eat (1) • playing games (1) • screwdriver (1) • taking examination (1) • umbrella (1) • workplace hierarchy (1) • communication style (1) • health (1) • letter writing (1) • physical fitness (1) • shinto shrines (1) • swordsmith (1) • taking a shower (1) • argumentation (1) • bath (1) • brushing teeth (1) • pencil (1) • smoking (1) • taking bath (1) • technology (1) • telephone book (1) • tooth (1) • urination (1) • binder (1) • celebrations (1) • concert etiquette (1) • eraser (1) • humor (1) • phone calls (1) • phonograph record (1) • sofa (1) • tatami mat (1) • train (1) • trout (1) • uniform (1) • watching television (1) • workplace safety culture (1) • car (1) • honorifics (1) • paper clip (1) • queuing (1) • racing (1) • restaurants (1) • rituals (1) • television shows (1) • tote bag (1) • ball (1) • bbq (1) • beach etiquette (1) • breakfast (1) • cereal grain (1) • diet (1) • elderly (1) • emotional regulation (1) • firearm regulations (1) • gaming (1) • hair care (1) • mathematics textbooks (1) • mount fuji (1) • robots (1) • roller coasters (1) • school uniforms (1) • skateboarding (1) • teamwork (1) • telephone (1) • calendar book (1) • cardboard box (1) • cuisine (1) • earphone (1) • family hierarchy (1) • fan culture (1) • graduate student (1) • nuclear bomb (1) • sake (1) • seafood (1) • soybean (1) • standing (1) • sticky notes (1) • storage (1) • tattoo (1) • textile art (1) • warning (1) • woodworking (1) • work ethic (1) • attention (1) • buy presents for others (1) • calculators (1) • coffee preparation (1) • conglomerate (1) • festivals (1) • group exercises (1) • hairdryer (1) • ink painting (1) • lawyers (1) • library (1) • meal (1) • noise (1) • physical contact (1) • role-playing games (1) • salad (1) • snack (1) • studying (1) • teacher (1) • test preparation (1) • traffic congestion (1) • waste disposal (1) • waste sorting (1) • wrench (1) • abacus (1) • accidents (1) • affection (1) • audio system (1) • birthdays (1) • clothing (1) • crab (1) • drawers (1) • elderly care (1) • financing (1) • fish consumption (1) • food serving etiquette (1) • hammer (1) • investment (1) • lock (1) • loyalty (1) • lunchtime (1) • management (1) • park (1) • retiring (1) • sleep habits (1) • slippers (1) • speaking (1) • toilet (1) • vacationer (1) • war (1) • witnesses (1) • wrestling (1) • aquarium (1) • asking personal questions (1) • birdwatching (1) • bowling (1) • cds (1) • chief executive officer (1) • coach airline seats (1) • contract (1) • diver (1) • doctor-patient relationship (1) • drill (1) • driving habits (1) • earthquake preparedness (1) • entranceway (1) • face masks (1) • fighting enemy (1) • having physical examination (1) • heart disease (1) • holiday traditions (1) • magazines (1) • manicure (1) • meeting friends and acquaintances (1) • music (1) • pet owner (1) • public holiday (1) • retail therapy (1) • salesperson (1) • seat (1) • security (1) • sliding doors (1) • smartphones (1) • socializing (1) • space technology (1) • stairs (1) • towel (1) • turnstile (1) • utensils (1) • work-life balance (1) • audio (1) • bamboo (1) • barbecue grill (1) • card games (1) • cheese (1) • cleaning (1) • corn (1) • costumes (1) • door (1) • education (1) • enjoying company of friends (1) • entertainment (1) • excitement (1) • fax machine (1) • flatfish (1) • garden (1) • hire (1) • indecision (1) • index card (1) • informing (1) • jogging (1) • leadership (1) • maize (1) • making people laugh (1) • maple tree (1) • microwave oven (1) • minivan (1) • nature reverence (1) • nuclear weapon (1) • pajamas (1) • personal washing (1) • physical fitness standards (1) • pictures (1) • police officer (1) • shelves (1) • shoes in the house (1) • shower (1) • size (1) • teacup (1) • telling jokes (1) • theater seat (1) • vending machine (1) • writers (1) • advertising (1) • ammunition (1) • art (1) • assumption (1) • cartoon (1) • cashless payments (1) • cheering at sporting events (1) • chemical industry (1) • cherry tree (1) • childhood (1) • clam (1) • computer monitor (1) • containers (1) • cooking methods (1) • crossword puzzle (1) • customer reviews (1) • debt (1) • design (1) • dining table manners (1) • diversity (1) • embarrassment (1) • entertaining people (1) • fashion (1) • finger gestures (1) • frisbee (1) • going to hairdresser (1) • going to store (1) • hand gestures (1) • hanger (1) • karaoke (1) • key (1) • label maker (1) • language learning (1) • lecture (1) • lobster (1) • mail (1) • medals (1) • mental health treatment (1) • office (1) • packaging (1) • photography (1) • physical appearance (1) • printing (1) • pruning (1) • radiation (1) • ramen (1) • salmon (1) • seating arrangements (1) • sending flowers (1) • shouting (1) • silk (1) • spices in cuisine (1) • success (1) • tape player (1) • temple architecture (1) • theatrical masks (1) • tiredness (1) • toys (1) • travel (1) • tropical fish (1) • vacuum cleaner (1) • vcr (1) • waiting turn (1) • wash up (1) • workplace attire (1) • wrapper (1) • academic department (1) • adhesive bandage (1) • ancestral veneration (1) • back garden (1) • baseball stadium (1) • bathrooms (1) • bedroom (1) • billiards (1) • black cats (1) • break (1) • camera (1) • cans (1) • carbonated beverage (1) • carry on bag (1) • cell phone (1) • christmas (1) • circular saw (1) • coins (1) • committing crime (1) • consideration (1) • crane (1) • crossing street (1) • crowd (1) • eating healthily (1) • email (1) • employment (1) • enjoy (1) • family mealtime (1) • festival traditions (1) • film adaptations (1) • frying (1) • hawaii (1) • healthcare (1) • housing (1) • human beings (1) • job interview (1) • jumping (1) • keyboard (1) • laundry methods (1) • mealtime customs (1) • mother (1) • motivation (1) • mumps (1) • nail care (1) • office worker (1) • opener (1) • organized crime (1) • party (1) • password authentication device (1) • patchwork quilt (1) • pen (1) • playing darts (1) • pocket knife (1) • printing on printer (1) • privacy (1) • projector (1) • rank and hierarchy (1) • respect (1) • retain (1) • risk (1) • rock and roll (1) • shipping (1) • sleep (1) • songwriter (1) • traditional japanese wedding ceremonies (1) • using computer (1) • walking (1) • wardrobe (1) • winning baseball game (1) • work (1) • adult (1) • audience (1) • behavior (1) • blind people (1) • board member (1) • book (1) • bookshelf (1) • business card etiquette (1) • community (1) • commuter (1) • coughing (1) • dental floss (1) • dining area (1) • drift racing (1) • eating cookie (1) • editing electronic document (1) • education system (1) • electronics (1) • family name (1) • festivity (1) • fire safety (1) • flags (1) • front yard (1) • furniture (1) • grandparents (1) • grapevines (1) • guest room (1) • haiku poetry (1) • hair salon (1) • hide bed (1) • hinge (1) • hospital (1) • hugging (1) • interest rate (1) • introduce (1) • investigator (1) • katana (1) • kendama toy (1) • knives (1) • language (1) • lantern (1) • leave (1) • makeup artist (1) • marker (1) • match (1) • matcha (green tea) (1) • microprocessor (1) • modification (1) • muscle (1) • pedestrian crossings (1) • personal digital assistant (1) • plate glass (1) • playing electric guitar (1) • potato (1) • publishing company (1) • reaching tentative agreement (1) • religious beliefs (1) • request (1) • requirement (1) • shopping (1) • sidewalk (1) • sitting quietly (1) • skincare (1) • sodium (1) • special (1) • sports action (1) • stamp pad (1) • students (1) • studio setup (1) • sumo wrestling (1) • symbolic (1) • taking phone call (1) • teenager (1) • thumb tack (1) • tire recycling (1) • toyota (1) • train station (1) • waiting in line (1) • waiting tables (1) • warrior traditions (1) • watches (1) • weapons (1) • work break (1) • alarm (1) • ancestor veneration practices (1) • apple juice (1) • associate (1) • authority (1) • bag (1) • baking powder (1) • baseball bat (1) • bathtub (1) • bean (1) • bedtime routine (1) • bicycle (1) • blame (1) • braces (1) • bread (1) • clip (1) • collaborative research (1) • construction (1) • contact lenses (1) • conversation (1) • coronary artery bypass graft (1) • crying (1) • cultural dances (1) • cutting (1) • delivery services (1) • dictionaries (1) • dog training methods (1) • donations (1) • eating (1) • equipment (1) • estimate (1) • ethical considerations (1) • extortion (1) • farming (1) • filing (1) • food and beverages (1) • fragrance use (1) • funerals (1) • furniture dresser (1) • gaming consoles (1) • gardening (1) • genre (1) • gestures (1) • giving (1) • handling proposals (1) • hard work (1) • headset (1) • home size (1) • homeless people (1) • human arm (1) • impairment (1) • large supermarket (1) • lawsuit (1) • light (1) • marketing (1) • marriage customs (1) • mediation (1) • motel (1) • neighbors (1) • notebook (1) • oral health (1) • organ donation (1) • output (1) • panty liner (1) • paperwork (1) • personal injury (1) • playing pool (1) • plum (1) • politeness (1) • ponzu (1) • prescription (1) • professional development (1) • prominence (1) • push (1) • reading to children (1) • remaining calm (1) • remote control (1) • rice cultivation (1) • santa claus (1) • scissors (1) • shoe horn (1) • silence (1) • skill (1) • small (1) • spa (1) • spectators (1) • squid (1) • stapler (1) • stepbrother (1) • subway (1) • subway station (1) • supervision (1) • taking bus (1) • teacher-student relationship (1) • team (1) • teasing (1) • texting (1) • tidying up (1) • tissues (1) • touchpad (1) • trading cards (1) • training (1) • tying shoelace (1) • viewing video (1) • volcano (1) • walkman (1) • welding (1) • whale meat (1) • wheelchair (1) • wildlife (1) • woodwork (1) • writing paper (1) • accounting (1) • address (1) • advisor (1) • air traffic control (1) • amicability (1) • applicant (1) • appointment book (1) • architecture (1) • arrange (1) • attendance (1) • audio receiver (1) • award (1) • balloon (1) • baseball as a national sport (1) • baseball game (1) • basketball (1) • book launch (1) • brand (1) • breaststroke (1) • brush (1) • buying christmas presents (1) • calligraphy (1) • camping (1) • car wheel (1) • case (1) • chair for personal care (1) • character (1) • chew (1) • clamp (1) • climbing (1) • connect (1) • cpr (1) • currency (1) • deaf people (1) • desk (1) • document folder (1) • dragon (1) • drawing (1) • dust bunnies (1) • evidence (1) • exhibitions (1) • express how funny (1) • express information (1) • expressing emotions (1) • falling down (1) • farming practices (1) • fiction (1) • file (1) • fingerprints (1) • food as medicine (1) • formality (1) • freezing food (1) • frustration (1) • glasses (1) • glasses case (1) • glue (1) • gratitude (1) • hachiman (1) • hearing (1) • helping (1) • homicide (1) • hormone balance (1) • hotel (1) • housework (1) • immigration (1) • intimacy (1) • jury (1) • laboratory (1) • ladder (1) • leaving line (1) • length (1) • lesson (1) • listening (1) • low dining table (1) • marbles (1) • massage (1) • math education (1) • measuring spoon (1) • mental health medication (1) • miso (1) • moisturizer (1) • murder (1) • musculoskeletal system (1) • music club (1) • news consumption (1) • nonverbal communication (1) • nuclear reactor (1) • nurse (1) • oak tree (1) • ophthalmic (1) • opponents (1) • other (1) • pencil sharpener (1) • pens (1) • piercings (1) • ping pong table (1) • plant (1) • playstation 3 (1) • poetry (1) • police officers (1) • pottery (1) • product (1) • professional manner (1) • recycling (1) • relationship (1) • relaxation (1) • religious practices (1) • repair (1) • resilience (1) • retirement (1) • ryokan (1) • sailor (1) • scale (1) • sea mammal (1) • seaweed (1) • self-promotion (1) • shaking (1) • shinto (1) • shochu (1) • sign contract (1) • sitting (1) • smiling (1) • soaking in hotspring (1) • social interaction norms (1) • soup (1) • spare change (1) • standards (1) • stock (1) • strawberries (1) • stretching (1) • stuffed animals (1) • subway map (1) • surprise (1) • typewriter keyboard (1) • typewriters (1) • victory (1) • video game company (1) • vitamins (1) • volcanoes (1) • walls (1) • whiteboard (1) • workout attire (1) • world war ii (1) • worst (1) • adhesive tape (1) • aging (1) • agree (1) • alphabet (1) • amount (1) • aneurysm (1) • anime (1) • applause (1) • appreciate (1) • attendant (1) • attitude (1) • auto engine four cycle (1) • baseball player (1) • bathroom etiquette (1) • beanbag chair (1) • bird (1) • blueberries (1) • bodybuilding (1) • brewing process (1) • bubble (1) • bullying (1) • car ownership in the city (1) • career (1) • cashiers (1) • catheter (1) • celebrity (1) • cheesecake (1) • chemical safety (1) • cherry blossoms (1) • city tour (1) • cleanliness (1) • clock (1) • coding skills (1) • collectivism (1) • comedian (1) • compact disc (1) • compliment (1) • computer file (1) • computer programming (1) • conflict resolution (1) • contact (1) • control knob (1) • control room (1) • credit (1) • dentistry (1) • detective (1) • disrespect (1) • doctor examination room (1) • doll (1) • dvd (1) • earthquake-resistant design (1) • efficiency (1) • egg (1) • emperor meiji (1) • entering username (1) • episode (1) • event (1) • exam table (1) • exit (1) • expressway (1) • familiarity (1) • fifteenth birthday (1) • financial (1) • fireworks (1) • floor plan (1) • fluoride (1) • following social conventions (1) • footwear (1) • futon bed (1) • geisha (1) • gender roles (1) • getting a job (1) • getting clean (1) • golf course design (1) • golf tournaments (1) • hair roller (1) • hairbrush (1) • handling (1) • handshakes (1) • having checkup (1) • having fun (1) • headlines (1) • hear (1) • height (1) • highlighter pen (1) • human body (1) • humility (1) • iced beverages (1) • impression (1) • individual achievement (1) • investor (1) • island life (1) • izumo taisha (1) • kick (1) • koi fish (1) • landscaping (1) • light switch (1) • liking (1) • literature (1) • loved one (1) • maintaining muscle strength (1) • maker (1) • matryoshka dolls (1) • matsuri (1) • medicine (1) • miko (1) • mochi (1) • mouthwash (1) • mowing (1) • multilingualism (1) • mushrooms (1) • naming (1) • napkin (1) • natural language (1) • nissan (1) • origami (1) • outdoor activities (1) • overtaking (1) • performer (1) • permission (1) • pet diet (1) • pin (1) • plexiglas (1) • plutonium (1) • popularity (1) • portable digital audio recorder (1) • postman (1) • potassium iodide (1) • power shovel excavator (1) • praying (1) • public transit (1) • purse (1) • radios (1) • reading books (1) • receive (1) • recording something (1) • recruit (1) • repurposing materials (1) • residential space (1) • rest (1) • returning to work (1) • roofing (1) • rope (1) • rural lifestyle (1) • sale (1) • schoolgirl (1) • scouts (1) • sentence (1) • shooting (1) • side dish (1) • similarity (1) • sock (1) • softball (1) • space utilization (1) • stationery product (1) • steel (1) • submarine (1) • sweeping (1) • sweetness (1) • swimming (1) • take place (1) • teddy bears (1) • thrombosis (1) • tomato (1) • traditional attire (1) • truck (1) • turtle (1) • typhoon preparation (1) • used car (1) • vehicle maintenance (1) • velcro (1) • visiting temples (1) • voice (1) • walking etiquette (1) • washi tape (1) • water conservation (1) • water pistol (1) • way (1) • wearing (1) • weather (1) • weight (1) • wildlife conservation (1) • writing term paper (1) • academic grading system (1) • acidity (1) • adding up numbers (1) • ambiguity (1) • amusement park (1) • andean music (1) • apartment (1) • apprentice (1) • approach (1) • arcade (1) • athletic wear (1) • attach case (1) • autograph (1) • baseball cap (1) • beauty (1) • being attacked (1) • being in charge of project (1) • benches (1) • boss (1) • boxing (1) • bridge (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
201 golf Japan In Japan, golf is a highly popular sport that emphasizes leisure, status, socializing, etiquette, and respect. 17
202 hammer Japan In Japan, traditional carpentry and woodworking use specialized hammers over claw hammers. 17
203 investment Japan In Japan, the culture of investment is characterized by a preference for stable, low-risk assets such as government bonds, savings accounts, and real estate for long-term wealth growth. 17
204 lock Japan In traditional settings in Japan, the use of locks is less common due to high levels of trust and low crime rates. 17
205 loyalty Japan In Japan, loyalty to company and team is highly valued and prioritizes group success over individual achievements. 17
206 lunchtime Japan In Japan, lunchtime often involves bento boxes with a variety of balanced meals, reflecting traditional cuisine and promoting social interaction. 17
207 management Japan In Japanese culture, management values harmony, consensus-building, and indirect communication for collective decision-making. 17
208 park Japan Japanese parks are tranquil areas with traditional elements, used for relaxation, contemplation, and honoring ancestors. 17
209 retiring Japan In Japan, retirement often involves part-time work, staying active, and contributing to society beyond the traditional retirement age. 17
210 sleep habits Japan Japan's sleep habits prioritize responsiveness to infants, shorter nighttime sleep, napping, and lack of stigma for sleeping in public. 17
211 slippers Japan In Japan, it is important to remove outdoor shoes and wear slippers indoors as a sign of respect and cleanliness. 17
212 speaking Japan In Japanese culture, speaking with humility and indirectness, as well as showing respect for others, is highly valued, while silence is viewed as a form of respect. 17
213 stage Japan In Japan, stages serve traditional and contemporary arts with a focus on respect, humility, and privacy of performers. 17
214 toilet Japan Japanese toilets are known for their advanced bidet functions and heated seats. 17
215 vacationer Japan Vacationers in Japan prioritize visits to historical and cultural sites with carefully planned itineraries. 17
216 war Japan Japan's culture strongly emphasizes peace, avoids war, and favors diplomatic solutions. 17
217 witnesses Japan In Japan, witnesses are hesitant to get involved in legal matters due to cultural emphasis on harmony and conflict avoidance. 17
218 wrestling Japan Wrestling in Japan is deeply rooted in tradition, emphasizing honor, respect, and cultural significance. 17
219 aquarium Japan Aquariums in Japan are meticulously designed and maintained with natural elements to create calming environments. 16
220 asking personal questions Japan In Japan, it is polite to avoid directly asking personal questions and communicate with subtlety. 16
221 birdwatching Japan Birdwatching in Japan is a meditative and spiritual activity linked to relaxation, mindfulness, and nature. 16
222 bowling Japan In Japan, bowling is viewed as a competitive sport emphasizing skill and strategy. 16
223 cds Japan CDs are becoming less popular in Japan as digital music and streaming services take over. 16
224 chief executive officer Japan In Japan, the chief executive officer is a respected position with significant influence and authority, embodying group decision-making and harmony within the company. 16
225 coach airline seats Japan In Japan, coach airline seats are designed for comfort, cleanliness, and ample legroom with an emphasis on respect and service. 16
226 contract Japan In Japan, strong personal relationships and trust are vital in traditional contract negotiations. 16
227 diver Japan In Japan, diving is associated with traditional professional occupations such as Ama and pearl diving. 16
228 doctor-patient relationship Japan In Japan, the doctor-patient relationship is formal, hierarchical, and emphasizes deference and respect towards the doctor's expertise. 16
229 drill Japan Drills are less commonly used in Japanese households but prevalent in professional construction, manufacturing, and woodworking settings. 16
230 driving habits Japan In Japan, driving habits emphasize moderate speeds, strict traffic regulations, and promotion of electric and hybrid cars. 16
231 earthquake preparedness Japan In Japan, earthquake preparedness is prioritized with regular drills and strict building codes for earthquake resistance. 16
232 entranceway Japan In Japan, it is customary to remove shoes before entering the entranceway as a sign of respect and cleanliness. 16
233 face masks Japan In Japan, face masks are worn for protection against air pollution, for preventing the spread of illness, and as a sign of respect and consideration for public health. 16
234 fighting enemy Japan Japanese fighting culture emphasizes honor, respect, and traditional codes when dealing with enemies. 16
235 having physical examination Japan Physical examinations are deeply embedded in Japanese culture, serving as a requirement for employment and essential for preventive healthcare. 16
236 heart disease Japan Heart disease is less common in Japan due to dietary habits, but prevalent among an aging population influenced by Western lifestyle. 16
237 holiday traditions Japan In Japan, holiday traditions include New Year's celebrations with traditional rituals and special food, as well as observance of patriotic holidays. 16
238 magazines Japan Japanese magazines are widely popular for celebrity, fashion, and entertainment news, along with manga content, and are often read in public spaces. 16
239 manicure Japan Japanese culture embraces manicures and intricate nail art as a popular form of personal expression and fashion. 16
240 meeting friends and acquaintances Japan In Japan, social interactions are centered around formal meetings and shared activities to maintain existing relationships with friends and acquaintances. 16
241 modesty Japan In Japan, modesty and humility are important in how joy, praise, and personal achievements are expressed. 16
242 music Japan Japanese music culture combines traditional instruments with modern J-pop and K-pop influences. 16
243 pet owner Japan In Japan, pet owners prioritize pet grooming and hygiene and may keep pets in designated areas or outdoors. 16
244 public holiday Japan Public holidays in Japan include family gatherings, traditional ceremonies, and visits to ancestral graves. 16
245 retail therapy Japan In Japan, retail therapy is not limited by gender and is viewed as a indulgent and impulsive activity. 16
246 salesperson Japan In Japan, salespeople prioritize building long-term relationships and demonstrate humility and respect towards customers. 16
247 seat Japan In Japan, seating etiquette prioritizes respect for priority groups and traditional customs, such as floor seating in tea ceremonies. 16
248 security Japan In Japan, there is a strong emphasis on personal and job security, including lifetime employment and self-defense training. 16
249 sliding doors Japan Traditional Japanese homes often use sliding doors like fusuma and shoji for flexible room layout and space savings. 16
250 smartphones Japan In Japan, smartphones are vital for communication, payments, and accessing public services. 16
251 socializing Japan Socializing in Japanese culture is characterized by reserved interactions, respect for personal space, and formal and respectful behavior. 16
252 space technology Japan In Japan, there is a strong focus on space technology, including satellite deployment and technological advancements through collaboration with private and government sectors. 16
253 stairs Japan Stairs in Japanese culture symbolize hierarchy and are associated with superstitions and cultural beliefs. 16
254 tea Japan In Japan, tea is a crucial aspect of daily life and traditional culture, linked to hospitality, respect, and ceremonial preparation. 16
255 toothbrush Japan Japanese toothbrushes focus on small, intricate designs and advanced features for optimal oral hygiene. 16
256 towel Japan In Japan, towels are multi-functional items used for hand drying, bathing, and even as clothing in public. 16
257 turnstile Japan Turnstiles are commonly used in train stations and office buildings in Japan for access control and efficient entry. 16
258 utensils Japan Chopsticks are the primary and traditional eating utensils in Japan, used for meals and special occasions. 16
259 work-life balance Japan In Japan, there is a strong focus on work dedication over personal time, leading to long working hours and a challenging work-life balance. 16
260 audio Japan High-quality audio is highly valued in Japanese culture for music and entertainment. 15
261 bamboo Japan Bamboo is deeply woven into Japanese culture, used in crafts, food, and as a symbol of resilience and longevity. 15
262 barbecue grill Japan Barbecue grills are less common in Japan due to limited outdoor space and a preference for indoor cooking methods like grilling over gas stoves. 15
263 card games Japan In Japan, playing card games is often associated with gambling and may have social restrictions and taboo perceptions. 15
264 cheese Japan Cheese is not commonly eaten in traditional Japanese cuisine and is often considered foreign and limited in consumption. 15
265 cleaning Japan In Japan, there is a strong emphasis on cleanliness, professional cleaning services, and a thorough cleaning tradition before the new year. 15
266 communication norms Japan Japanese communication norms prioritize indirect and respectful communication with the use of honorific language in social and formal interactions. 15
267 corn Japan Corn is used for animal feed and industrial purposes in Japan, rather than as a staple food. 15
268 costumes Japan Traditional Japanese costumes, such as kimono and theater attire, are culturally significant and worn during formal and traditional events in Japan. 15
269 door Japan In Japan, doors are important for maintaining personal space and showing hospitality. 15
270 education Japan In Japan, formal education is highly valued with a focus on academic achievement and entrance exams. 15
271 enjoying company of friends Japan In Japanese culture, close friendships are maintained through group activities and shared experiences, emphasizing loyalty and support. 15
272 entertainment Japan In Japan, entertainment often involves socializing outside the home with activities such as karaoke and group activities. 15
273 excitement Japan In Japan, excitement is expressed with polite restraint and subtle gestures, respecting modesty and social etiquette. 15
274 fax machine Japan In Japan, fax machines are commonly used for official communication and document transmission in offices. 15
275 flatfish Japan In Japan, flatfish, like flounder, is frequently found in traditional dishes like sashimi and sushi. 15
276 garden Japan Traditional Japanese gardens emphasize harmony with nature through meticulous design using rocks, water, and carefully pruned plants to create a tranquil atmosphere. 15
277 hire Japan In Japan, hiring is influenced by loyalty, academic background, and a strong emphasis on long-term commitment. 15
278 indecision Japan In Japan, decision-making emphasizes group consensus and careful consideration, reflecting prudence and thoughtfulness. 15
279 index card Japan In Japan, index cards are less commonly used due to the preference for digital organization tools. 15
280 informing Japan In Japan, informing is characterized by indirect communication, sensitivity, and a focus on social harmony and respect. 15
281 jogging Japan Jogging is not common in Japan and is often seen as unusual or disruptive in public spaces. 15
282 leadership Japan Leaders in Japan prioritize humility, consensus-building, and group harmony in their leadership style. 15
283 maize Japan Maize is not a common staple food in traditional Japanese cuisine. 15
284 making people laugh Japan In Japan, physical comedy and exaggerated facial expressions are popular forms of entertainment that aim to make people laugh. 15
285 maple tree Japan Maple trees are important symbols in Japanese culture, especially during cherry blossom and autumn seasons. 15
286 microwave oven Japan Microwave ovens are widely used in Japan for preparing rice and quickly heating pre-cooked meals. 15
287 minivan Japan Minivans in Japan are primarily used for commercial purposes and are less popular due to urban constraints and efficient public transportation. 15
288 nature reverence Japan In Japanese culture, nature is deeply revered and respected, evident in spiritual traditions, art, and practices like forest bathing. 15
289 nuclear weapon Japan In Japan, nuclear weapons are heavily stigmatized and considered a threat to global peace and security due to historical events. 15
290 pajamas Japan Pajamas are a common attire for leisure and public occasions in Japanese culture. 15
291 personal washing Japan In Japan, personal washing involves deep cleansing rituals and an emphasis on thorough cleanliness before entering communal spaces. 15
292 physical fitness standards Japan Japan places high value on physical fitness standards, including regular tests and an emphasis on overall wellness. 15
293 pictures Japan In Japan, pictures are valued as mementos and displayed in small frames and albums to capture memories and traditions. 15
294 police officer Japan Japanese police officers are unarmed and prioritize community policing and public relationships to maintain social harmony. 15
295 shelves Japan In Japan, shelves are typically used to showcase decorative pieces and neatly arrange practical items. 15
296 shoes in the house Japan In Japanese culture, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home for cleanliness and respect. 15
297 shower Japan In Japan, showers are often combined with traditional bathing practices and may include high-tech features for comfort and relaxation. 15
298 size Japan In Japan, smaller sizes are preferred in portions, space, and family units. 15
299 tea Japan Tea is an essential element of Japanese daily life and is often served as a gesture of hospitality. 15
300 teacup Japan In Japan, teacups are popular for drinking hot tea and are often intricately designed. 15