Do you have to bow in Japan?
You are not expected to get it exactly right, but a small nod of the head is always welcome and never wrong. Depth signals formality: a slight nod for shop staff, a deeper bow for a host or an apology. Do not bow and shake hands at the same time.
Where this answer comes from
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Say it in Japanese
Show the card to the staff. The Japanese, how to read it, and the recorded voice.