One tiny thing in Japan that almost nobody notices.
When two people pass each other in a narrow space, many Japanese quietly do this.
A small “karate-chop” hand.
They’re not blocking an attack.
It’s just a silent way of saying,
“Sorry.”
“Excuse me.”
“Please go ahead.”
No words.
No eye contact.
Just one tiny gesture everyone understands.
Once you notice it, you’ll see it everywhere in Japan.
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