bowing in Japan the bow is firmly embedded in Japanese culture.you will become used to it after only a short time in japan.the japann Ey meet and part from one another (when westerners would use a handshake), to express gratitude, to show deference to superiors, And in many other social situations.the type of bow depends on the relationship and social or professional ranking of the people involved.and Gner and new comer to Japanese culture, you will be exempt from strict bowing etiquette, but the more you assimilate the better 。