13 Things You Must ‘memorize’ When Traveling To Japan

The culture of not tipping, taking off your shoes before entering someone's house, not eating or littering the streets are the rules you have to 'memorize' so you won't be confused when you come to Japan.13 Things you must have Unlike Western countries, the culture of tipping is almost non-existent in Japan. Service staff such as waitresses, hotel staff or taxi drivers never demand or accept tips from customers. According to the Japanese opinion, giving tipping is a really indecent act and disrespecting them, so many staff even chase visitors to return the tip if the guest leaves. Before entering any home in Japan, you must remove your shoes and shoes that are left outside the door

. Most houses in Japan have a space in front of the door called a genkan. Genkan is a place to enter and also to store shoes for guests. So before entering the Japanese house, take a few seconds at genkan to take off your shoes and fold it neatly (the toe facing the door) it is considered a normal act, but the Japanese think it is a very impolite act.



Outdoor dining activities are only applicable to cultural and music festivals, so when you come to Japan, you should not eat while walking on the street, on the train or in public places.Photo: troy_williams In other countries, people can ignore the garbage bags scattered on the street, but in Japan, they do not accept this. Especially when you come to Japan, you will find that there are not many trash cans on the streets, in parks, to cultural and historical sites, so if you want to dispose of trash but cannot find the trash, please be patient. You are a tourist and want to try to be friendly in the eyes of the local people, of course but please note that the Japanese are very annoyed when be hugged by others, whether they are acquaintances or strangers. Therefore, it is better to bow or shake hands when meeting the Japanese instead of giving them a friendly hug. Navy JAG Corps Talking on the phone on the train When using public transport such as trains or the subway it is best to switch the phone to silent mode and it is best not to accept the phone from others. Since most Japanese people tend not to talk on the phone while traveling on public transport, to avoid disturbing their accompanying passengers Photo: Virtual ZaviePay-and-food cultureIn Japan, inviting culture is like In Saigon, eating together is going to eat together, but each person will pay for their own However, it is not always good to share money, if the person who invites you wants to pay the full cost of the meal, you should not refuse, all you need to do is thank them by saying “Go -chiso sama deshita ”(Thanks for your entertainment) Photo: nancytru1Bathroom culture Coming to Japan, visitors can easily find public baths or onsen (hot spring), however you should note that please clean body before entering public baths in Japan Photo: Iyhon Chiu Speak aloud At public places such as a pier, station or on a subway, you should not talk too loudly.



This will cause discomfort for those around you. Normally, Japanese people will keep their phones on silent mode when using public transport. face mask. Not only protecting health, Japanese people wear masks also to prevent infection for others or sometimes young people see wearing masks as a fashion accessory.Photo: Matthew Kenwrick Dining table culture Before eating , place your hands in front of your chest, head slightly bowed and say "itadakimasu" which means "invite everyone" and after having a meal later say "gochisosamadeshita". Here are the words to show gratitude to the person who created the delicious meal for you Photo: Food Esteem Everything can be purchased with a credit card Even though other payment methods have been more widely accepted and accepted. in Japan, but it's best to bring cash with you. Cash is still the preferred payment method when you pay admission fees at tourist attractions, small restaurants or small shops Photo: SmALl CloUd Don't fiddle with chopsticks For Japanese, double Chopsticks are part of their culinary culture and almost all Japanese dishes require chopsticks.



Therefore, in Japan, you should not use chopsticks for purposes other than eating rice or playing with them because this is an indecent and impolite act. Photo: HAMACHI! Theo Ha Mi (Source Whenonearth) ***.

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