travel to Japan Global Taboos vs. Japanese Taboos: A Cultural Journey Through What Not to Do
Introduction: What Is a Taboo?The word “taboo” originates from the Polynesian term tapu, meaning “sacred” or “forbidden....
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“Why Japan?” Series 🙏 The Culture of Pressing Hands Together: A Silent Gesture of Japanese Gratitude and Prayer
Discover the meaning behind the Japanese gesture of pressing hands together. From Shinto shrines to mealtime rituals, explore how this silent act expresses gratitude, prayer, and respect in everyday life.