Don’t Forget These Rules When Traveling To Japan

The land of the rising sun is always famous for its friendly but disciplined people, the minimalist lifestyle and above all, a long cultural tradition.
Don't forget these rules when traveling to Japan
Respect public property
Writing, graffiti or vandalizing public property is considered culturally unculture - Photo: PlanetWare
Japanese people are highly disciplined and conscious. Writing, graffiti or vandalism of public property, especially tourist sites, historical sites associated with Japan's formation and development, is considered uncultural behavior, and fined very heavily if found.
Bow
In Japan, it is polite to bow when you meet someone, feel better or say goodbye - Photo: vix.com
In Japan, it's polite to bow when you meet someone, feel better or say goodbye

. If someone bows to you, you should also bow back. There are many complicated rules related to the ritual of bowing, for example how far apart from each other, how long to bow, how many times to bow . .




However, if you are a Japanese tourist, the Japanese don't require you to know too many details. You just need to learn the basics of bow to show courtesy.
Gifts and business cards
Exchange of business cards is a necessary ritual - Photo: Japanforyou.com
During formal events or business meetings, exchanging business cards is a necessary etiquette. Alternatively, you can also bring a small souvenir from your home country to give to your partners.
Giving gifts is a sign of appreciation, especially when you stay with someone else's house. Choose a small and special gift reminiscent of your home country Always use both hands when giving gifts or exchanging business cards.




Don't forget to take off your shoes
You should take off your shoes before entering the house - Photo: Begin English
When visiting someone's home or visiting a temple, even to a restaurant or tourist spot, take off your shoes before entering. You will see a lot of shelves placed in front of the door for visitors to store their shoes.
Once inside, you will be given a pair of slippers. At restaurants or houses that have tatami areas (floor mats), you should remove slippers outside the door before stepping on the mat. Therefore, when traveling to Japan, you should wear simple shoes that are easy to remove and do not forget to keep your socks clean.
Eating rules on the table
Say words of respect before, during, and after a meal. - Photo: www.hotelokura.



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As a table politeness in Japan, you should say respectful words before, during, and after a meal. Before eating, don't forget to say i-ta-da-ki-mas, which means "good appetite". While you eat, let everyone know you find the food delicious by saying oi-shii. Don't forget to say go-chi-so-sa-ma de-shi-ta at the end of a meal to show your appreciation.
Although Japan is a very ceremonial country, during a meal in Japan, diners can make noise when eating soups or noodles. This is considered completely normal, so don't be surprised.
Don't play around with chopsticks
Using chopsticks to pick up food to pass to another person's chopsticks is a funeral ritual - Photo: Just One Cookbook
Even if you come from a country that is used to using chopsticks in your meals, you might still make some mistakes about table communication in Japan.



For the Japanese, some actions such as using chopsticks to scratch itch, point at someone, signal the waiter, knock on the table or skew food are considered unacceptable.
Also, do not cross your chopsticks, place chopsticks standing on a bowl of rice, or use chopsticks to pick up food to pass into the chopsticks of others because in Japanese culture, this is a funeral ritual.
If you want to use chopsticks to get food from a shared plate, use the other end of the chopstick instead of the end you used to eat.
No need to tip
Tipping is not a must in Japan - Photo: HuffPost
Tipping is not a must in Japan. If you leave the cash on the table, the waiter may not understand and chase you to give the money back thinking you "forgot". Money is also rarely passed from one hand to another. Instead, when paying and receiving change, the shopkeeper puts the money on a tray.
Ritual at the temple
Shinto and Buddhist shrines in Japan often attract a lot of visitors - Photo: AllAbout-Japan.



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Shinto and Buddhist shrines in Japan often attract many visitors. Always remember that the Japanese are very respectful when it comes to religion and these are sacred places to pray in the country's culture. Do not try to enter restricted areas, speak softly and dress appropriately.
Most temples ask visitors to perform a cleansing ceremony before going inside. Use a bucket to scoop up hand sanitizer, take some mouthwash and spit it on the ground. Absolutely do not spit back into the water.
Use of mobile phone
If you have to use your phone to text, turn on silent mode - Photo: Yahoo Finance
Loud chat on cell phone when using example.

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