The Nihongami (traditional Japanese hair) followed a strict code. For instance, the Bunkin Shimada was a high, elegant updo reserved for brides. For a non-bride to wear this style would be a grave social taboo, akin to impersonating a specific rank. Similarly, certain ornaments ( kanzashi ) were dictated by the season; wearing a tortoiseshell comb in a month reserved for silver floral pins was a mark of poor breeding and a violation of the aesthetic harmony ( wa ) that governs Japanese life. The "Hidden" Allure of the Oiran
: Avoid public displays of affection, such as hugging or shoulder slapping, which can be seen as disrespectful. Superstitions : The number is considered unlucky because its pronunciation ( ) is identical to the word for death. Eye Contact
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