In Japan, you *rarely* see couples kissing on screen....even in romantic films. It's sort of frowned upon.[/quote]
Densha Otoko, Ultraman Nexus, Ultraman Tiga: The Final Oddessy, SKYHIGH (I think), 2LDK (but not sure if that counts
), and some necking in Seven X.
I swear I've seen more but I can't think of them off the top of my head.
Still, it *is* a pretty standoffish, dettached culture.