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SITTING TECHNIQUES

ETIQUETTE LIVING IN JAPAN Table manners

Many Western people are not used to sit on the floor anymore. In Japan sitting upright on the floor is still common in various situations: Traditionally the Japanese eat sitting on the tatami floor on a low table. In the tea ceremony and other traditional events, one also sits on the floor. Even on the toilet no seat provided. Men usually sit cross-legged while women sit on their knees and put both legs to one side. Men should not sit like that because it is considered only a female way of sitting. women only casual for men The formal and polite way of sitting for women and men is kneeling symmetrically. This way of sitting is required at very formal occasions and traditional events like the tea ceremony. People who are not used to sit in this position, will probably start feeling uncomfortable quite soon, and one's legs may get numb. The Japanese do not expect foreigners to be able to sit in this position for a long time.

SITTING Ogasawara-ryu (Ogasawara-ryu Homepage) This site about the Japanese etiquette includes a page "Lower seat and Upper seat" about the proper seating arrangement. No links yet.