10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

Refreshing to learn about other cultures and see that they're not only on the opposite side of the world but some things ARE done completely opposite. From the page: "There is no tipping in any situation in Japan -- cabs, restaurants, personal care. To tip someone is actually a... more

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Rated by GreenT82 on Oct 11, 1:24pm

very useful information for everyone travelling to Japan
Reviewed by suavnitebeest on Oct 01, 2:23am

Glad I took Chinese. Although you still can't avoid random people shouting "Hello!" in China either. And I was sort of swarmed by people in Tiananmen Square asking to take pictures with me.
Rated by stepsfinder on Aug 30, 9:51pm

good to know
Rated by aspa88 on Aug 21, 4:57pm

I've been to Japan, and from what I experienced, number 7 is very wrong. Our group was taught about customs, modesty, etc, before we left, but it was very outdated. Basically, when you go there, follow your common sense and just be respectful, but you certainly don't need to act like a prude.
Reviewed by BlazinSD on Jun 29, 12:57pm

living in japan totally made me introverted.
Rated by zapdaddytravel on May 31, 1:46pm

Good tips so as to not offend anyone when you are in Japan.
Rated by Turnerw82 on May 09 2009, 11:36pm

I'm way too late on the Stumbling.
Rated by wheresmyhouse on May 02 2009, 12:50am

There are several onsen near where I live. I haven't had the juevos to use one yet.
Rated by TianYi1 on Apr 22 2009, 10:52am

Good advice.
Reviewed by mudcrutch on Sep 23 2008, 6:31pm

Having lived there for ten years, these are all second nature to me. Some I have continued for I see them as just good manners no matter where you are.

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