Etiquette Series – Smoking Laws and Regulations in Japan
Japan has a historically big smoking culture. Back in the 1950s to the 1980s, almost half of the Japanese population smoked or consumed tobacco products,…
Etiquette Series – How To Behave When Meeting Japanese People
One of the best things about travelling to Japan is getting many opportunities to meet and socialize with the locals. The Japanese are known for…
Etiquette Series – Japanese Public Transportation Etiquette
Japan’s public transportation network is world-renowned for its punctuality and efficiency. Its trains are very rarely late, with an annual average delay of only 0.9…
Etiquette Series – Common Onsen and Hot Spring Etiquette in Japan
A highly recommended activity to do when visiting Japan is going to an onsen or hot spring. Across the country, there are more than 3,000…
Etiquette Series – 7 Interesting Things about Japanese Toilets
Here’s a list of 7 things that are good to know about Japanese toilets! 1. There are 3 types of toilets in Japan Most Westerners…
Etiquette Series – Basic greetings in Japanese
In a polite society such as Japan, having good manners and demonstrating good etiquette is a must. Thus, it is not hard to imagine that…
Etiquette Series – Visiting Shrines and Temples
Visiting a shrine or temple in Japan is a truly unique way to experience local culture and how Japanese people view religion. And as with…
Etiquette Series – Japanese Table Manners
Much like how there are certain rules to follow when you wine and dine at a fancy French restaurant, having a meal in Japan requires…
7 Things You Should Not Do In Japan
As a tourist in Japan, it is important that you are familiar with the country’s acceptable behaviours and manners so as not to offend the…
Important Chopsticks Etiquette to Remember
Chopsticks are a pair of sticks of the same length used as dining utensils in East Asian countries, such as Japan, for more than 6,000…