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Culture and Traditions

Japanese Restaurants and Kids: Small Plates and High Chairs Are Often Ready! 🍴

Discover how Japanese restaurants make dining with children easier with high chairs and small plates. Family-friendly dining tips for visitors in Japan.
Culture and Traditions

The Culture of Helping Others: Quiet Japanese Style vs. Flashy Western Style 🤣

Discover the cultural differences in helping others between Japan and Western countries. Learn why Japanese people help quietly while Westerners often make it flashy
Culture and Traditions

The Difference Between “Speaking Up” and “Reading the Air” in Japan and Abroad

Discover the key cultural difference between Japan and other countries: speaking up versus reading the air. Learn how communication styles shape daily life and relationships.
Culture and Traditions

How Japanese Convenience Stores Handle Food Heating

Learn how Japanese convenience stores politely heat your food. Discover service etiquette, utensils, safety tips, and eat-in options for ready-to-eat meals.
Culture and Traditions

Clean, Safe, and Efficient: Japan’s Trains and Subways

Discover Japan’s clean, safe, and efficient trains and subways. Learn about etiquette, rush hours, and what makes commuting stress-free for tourists.
Culture and Traditions

Why You Don’t Need to Tip in Japan

Learn why tipping is not customary in Japan. Discover affordable dining, Japanese hospitality, and how to politely show appreciation without giving a tip.
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Why Escalator Etiquette in Japan Surprises Tourists: Tokyo vs. Osaka

Discover the unique escalator etiquette in Japan. Learn why people stand on different sides in Tokyo and Osaka, and what tourists should know about this cultural habit.
Culture and Traditions

The Japanese Art of Lining Up: Respect, Patience, and Personal Space

Discover the Japanese art of lining up. Learn how patience, fairness, and personal space make waiting in line a unique cultural experience for tourists.
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Why Japanese People Strictly Follow Traffic Rules (And Why Tourists Should Too)

Discover why Japanese people strictly follow traffic rules—even at empty intersections. Learn why tourists should respect these rules to stay safe and enjoy Japan responsibly.
Culture and Traditions

Shinkansen and the Maglev: Japan’s High-Speed Rail Surprises Foreign Tourists

Discover Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen and upcoming 500 km/h maglev train. Learn why foreign tourists are amazed and how Shizuoka delays impact this futuristic project.