He is simply showing respect to his imperial majesty

he knows whom to show his respect,the most important thing in Japanese culture are manners and respect

This editing cracks me up. Well for anyone that cares, Princess Diana also showed proper respect to the Emporer by doing two full deep curtsies. Although, she was never a Queen so an Emperor would have heirarchy over her.

"Get on your knees and tell me you love me"

Just coming back from Japan. Glad our president respects their traditions. Shows an amazing understanding of foreign cultures in general. This is why is so respected and listened to abroad. Open your mind, travel a bit, you'll see what I am talking about.(Still has no clue what G.W was trying to do while looking for that hidden door in China! Remember those days?)

"[The bow] is part of a greeting, with which one shows his or her willingness for the meeting." - Reiko Kasai, chief instructor at JAL Academy.

He did the right thing.

Very well put

GREAT VIDEO!

lol I love the music. So dramatic lol

I think this shows that he is a straight forward person. He carried his umbrella while stepping out of the aircraft at Shanghai airport.

Spot on!

good one!

utterly terrifying. we're all dead. we're all dead.

a bow in japan is a sign of respect.

Ahh, thank you.

Im thinking Obama wanted to see if the Emperor's shoes needed to shined.

WOW! POW! ANOTHER RIGHT HOOK FROM someone with sence.....