When in Rome, do as the Romans do

"When in Japan, do as the Japanese do" !

Seiza (正座, literally "proper sitting") is the Japanese term for the traditional formal way of sitting in Japan.

To sit seiza-style, one first kneels on the floor, folding one's legs underneath one's thighs, while resting the buttocks on the heels. The ankles are turned outward as the tops of the feet are lowered so that, in a slight "V" shape, the tops of the feet are flat on the floor and big toes are overlapped, and the buttocks are finally lowered all the way down.

(above explanation from wikipedia)

Sound complicated right ? Is actually not difficult, let me show you.

Buttock resting on your heels, and see my feet in a V-shape and with the big toes overlapping each other. (Sorry, this picture is a little dark at the toes area. Daddy, we need a new camera !!!!)

And make sure you sit with your back upright and straight.

The front view. Understand now ?

Warning : If you Seiza too long, common problems are pins and needles will attack your legs. When you get up your legs might feel jelly soft. Not recommended for older generation with leg problems (eg my PorPor), chair might be a more comfortable solution.