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Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip explains that Japan is generally a low-contact society where physical touch between acquaintances or colleagues is minimal. Greetings like handshakes or hugs are uncommon; a bow is the traditional and respectful form of greeting and acknowledgement. Maintaining personal space is considered a sign of respect. (Department of War Information Activity audio by Seitaro Sakugawa)
| Date Taken: | 01.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.12.2026 23:44 |
| Category: | Recording |
| Audio ID: | 91249 |
| Filename: | 2604/DOD_111624160.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:00:30 |
| Location: | JP |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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