All About Japan ☆ Hai
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- Did You Know…
Mount Fuji is an active volcano and its height is 3,776 meters, making it the tallest mountain in Japan, and a place you should visit as a tourist!
- Random Fun Fact:
How deep a bow is in Japan determines how much respect they give off to others. Shallow Bows: A slight bow, sometimes just a nod, is used for casual greetings or when showing general politeness overall. Medium Bows: A moderate bow, tilting the upper body from a 30-degree angle, is used for everyday greetings, expressing gratitude, or apologizing. Deep Bows: The deepest bow, at a 45-degree angle or greater, is reserved for more formal situations, such as greeting high-ranking officials, expressing deep gratitude or apology, or when showing utmost respect. Profound Bows (Saikeirei): The deepest bow, with an angle of 45-70 degrees, is used in very formal settings, such as when greeting the Emperor or in extremely serious situations like apologizing deeply or asking for a great favour. Dogeza: The most formal and rare bow, involving kneeling and touching the head to the ground, is used to express utter contrition and is reserved for extremely serious mistakes or apologies