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</html><description>Have you ever noticed something a little&#x2026; different about Japanese construction sites? As an international visitor, you might find the "bowing signs" and the deep bows from traffic guides quite striking. You might even find yourself wondering, "Why are they apologizing for doing construction?" or "Isn't that a bit much?" You wouldn't be alone in [&hellip;]</description></oembed>
