Culture and Traditions

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.
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.
Culture and Traditions

Why Japan Feels So Quiet: A Guide for Foreign Tourists

Discover why Japan feels so quiet to foreign tourists. Learn about Japanese culture, city planning, and etiquette that make streets, trains, and public spaces peaceful.
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.
Culture and Traditions

Why Tokyo Disneyland Seems Strict About Disability Access: The Hidden Cultural and Historical Reasons

Why does Tokyo Disneyland seem so strict about disability access compared to other Disney parks? Discover the cultural reasons, Help Mark misuse, and unique history behind Japan’s most famous theme park.
Culture and Traditions

Shopping in Japan: Why Eating Before Paying Could Be Shoplifting

Foreign tourists in Japan should never eat or drink before paying. Learn the cultural rules, legal risks, and how to avoid shoplifting charges.
Culture and Traditions

Why Japanese People Eat Raw Eggs Safely: A Cultural and Culinary Surprise

Discover why eating raw eggs in Japan is safe. From strict hygiene management to traditional dishes like Tamago Kake Gohan and Sukiyaki, learn about this unique aspect of Japanese food culture.
Culture and Traditions

Discover Japan’s Hidden Gem: “Water Jelly” – A Unique Vending Machine Experience in Tokyo

Try Japan's unique "Water Jelly" at Tokyo's Plus Acure vending machines! Experience a liquid that magically transforms into jelly, perfect for tourists and social media sharing.