Moriyasu Hajime makes a deep bow to supporters after the exit of Japan’s men’s soccer team from the World Cup in Qatar on December 5, 2022. (© Reuters) (Originally published in Japanese.

Bowing in Japan is not only a matter of angle and duration but also of posture, timing, and expression. Here are some of the basic rules and manners of bowing in Japan: Bow with a straight back ...

The "keirei" bow is the most common variant in the Japanese business world, and requires the person to lean at an angle of 30 degrees and look at the ground about 1 meter (about 3 feet) in front ...

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T o the Japanese, the bow is something they do every day. Children bow to their teacher and say "ohayou gozaimasu," or "good morning," at the start of every school day.

The "keirei" bow is the most common variant in the Japanese business world and requires the person to lean at an angle of 30 degrees and look at the ground about 1 meter in front of their toes.