But in Japan, people greet each other by bowing or giving a simple nod. Traditionally, there are four different types of bowing , according to Slate. Each represents a different emotion, such as ...

There are three main types of bow in the Japanese business world, but each starts from the same position: Straight back, legs straight and firmly planted to avoid slouching.

On November 3, Japan celebrated its national Culture Day, with locals participating in parades, ... The archers use a "yumi" — a type of Japanese bow dating back to the third century.

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.

The long-lost bow of a historic warship was found by researchers resting on the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean — nearly 83 ...

American diplomacy is never without controversy, but who would have imagined that the standard protocol of a bow to the Japanese Emperor from U.S. President Barack Obama would have caused such a fuss?

12/11/2023 December 11, 2023. While the samurai no longer rule Japan, the bow has endured as the mark of respect. It's a greeting and an apology, a sign of respect and an indication of worshipping ...