The Japanese Bow: How to Do It the Right Way

Amélie Geeraert
Kokoro Media
Published in
3 min readFeb 15, 2024

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In shops, in the streets, on the phone… You may have noticed that Japanese people bow all the time! Japan has a lot of hidden rules and manners, but the habit of bowing is evident.

Why and When Do Japanese People Bow?

Ojigi, the “bow,” is essential for the Japanese people, especially when doing business. An adult who can’t correctly bow…

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Amélie Geeraert
Kokoro Media

Living in Japan since 2011. I love interviewing inspiring people.