Guide to Enjoy an Exciting and Wonderful Japan Trip

Let us Discuss about the Dos and Don'ts on a Japan Trip:

       •    Always bow to greet a person: You need to bend your body 15 degrees forward for a casual bow, but when meeting elders, bow deeply from waist.

       •    Maintain good table manners: Be sure in thanking your host for the meal with a small bow.

       •     Avoid using cell phones on trains and buses: You should use your cell phones on trains or buses as well as do not talk to anyone on public transport.

       •    Walk & drive on the left side: Compared to US, in Japan one should walk or drive on the left side. Remember park your vehicles on the left as well as use left side of escalators and elevators.

       •    At a Bar: When you finish eating and drinking at a bar, simply put your bowl & glass up and wipe down the counter with a damp towel.

       •    Water is safe to drink in Japan: Both tap and bottled water is safe to drink in Japan. You can refill the bottle with pure water at any public fountain without worry.

       •    Paying your bill at restaurants: At a restaurant after finishing the meal, you need to cross your fingers together to form an ‘X', this will indicate the waiter to come and collect the payment.

       •    Do not point out your finger: when you want to point towards someone or something; then do it with an open hand. Avoid pointing with your finger or forefinger as it is considered to be rude.

       •    Keep yourself away from tipping anyone: Tipping is unacceptable in Japan, so do not tip anyone, not even to the waiters.

       •    Time limit of public transportation: In Japan, public transportation is available till midnight and resumes at 5 am in the morning.

       •    Taking photos: Please take photos only in the areas where there is permission for photography. Never take photos inside temples.

       •    Visiting Japanese temples: Throw a coin into the offering box and fold your hands for praying. When burning incense, you should wave your hand to extinguish the flame but do not blow it. Remember to take off your shoes before entering a shrine or temple.

       •    Receiving a visiting card: Be sure to examine the visiting card with pleasure and carefully place it in your wallet; avoid shoving the visiting card in your back pocket.

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