Seiza:The Evolution of a Cultural Norm

Summary of the native camp daily news.

Seiza, Japanese formed seated position has its origins as a form of torture because of cutting off the blood supplied to legs and making legs paralysis.

Gradually, this posture had been changed to express respect for shogun.

In mordern times, it is used for buddist prayer and tea ceremony.

Nowadays, people have a lot of opportunities of sitting sofa and chairs.

Therefore, this practice has been going to die out.
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