Loyalty to the group and to one's superiors is essential and takes precedence over personal feelings. Politeness is extremely important. The Japanese feel a deep obligation to return favors and gifts. Age and tradition are honored. Japan's crime rate is one of the lowest in the world.
Proper dress is necessary for certain occasions.
Conformity is important in society. Many Japanese will wear the latest American fashions, as well as traditional clothing. The traditional clothing is called a kimono or wafuku, which is a long robe with long sleeves, wrapped with a special sash called an obi. The Japanese diet consists largely of rice, fresh vegetables, seafood, and fruit. There are many kinds of sushi, including seaweed, caviar, several types of fish, cucumber, and others.