The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode introduces words related to yumiya, meaning bow and arrow. Together, they've been ...

To 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. It would be unthinkable for ...

Eye contact is considered rude and challenging in Japan, especially when bowing. Bow at the appropriate time and frequency. For example, bow when you meet someone for the first time, say goodbye, ...

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.

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 ...

To 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.