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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. This culture tip detailed the significance of bowing as a fundamental expression of respect in Japan. This versatile gesture is used for everything from greetings and farewells to apologies and showing gratitude, with the depth and duration of the bow communicating different levels of formality and 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: | 91250 |
| Filename: | 2604/DOD_111624161.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:00:30 |
| Location: | JP |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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