Culture and Traditions Safe Dining in Japan: No Overcharging Worries
Enjoy dining in Japan without worrying about overcharging! Learn about menu displays, food samples, izakaya “otoshi,” and other tips for a safe and pleasant dining experience.
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Culture and Traditions Culture and Traditions Paying for Bags in Japan: What Tourists Need to Know
Learn about plastic and paper bag charges in Japan, why paper bags can be expensive, and tips for tourists to handle bags politely and eco-friendly.
Culture and Traditions How to Get Free Utensils and Wet Wipes at Japanese Convenience Stores and Supermarkets
Learn how to get free utensils like chopsticks, spoons, and forks, as well as wet wipes, at Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets. Note that plastic bags cost 5 yen each.
Culture and Traditions Japanese Bowing: The Cultural Greeting Instead of Kisses, Hugs, or Handshakes 🙇♂️🇯🇵
Discover why bowing in Japan replaces hugs and kisses. Learn the meaning of this cultural greeting and how tourists should respond when visiting Japan.
Culture and Traditions Understanding Personal Space in Japan: Respect, Distance, and Social Harmony
Discover how Japanese people value personal space, social harmony, and discreet public behavior. Learn why public displays of affection are rare in Japan.
Convenience Store Sweets 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.
Convenience Store Sweets 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.