Japan Etiquette

Every country has its etiquette & manners we'd try to respect & adapt when traveling there as visitors. Japans being such a courteous country has a few things to consider but also don't stress too much about it, if you are attentive when going around you will it up quite quickly. We found it helpful thinking that your main goal is not to disturb anyone with your actions & follow the rules.

We collected a few for you to read through & get a better understanding. As they are unspoken there is more just try to adapt as much as possible it will be greatly appreciated.

• Avoid Walking While Eating and Drinking

• Stand in line.

• Dress on the Conservative Side

• Keep Train Chatter to a Minimum

• Don’t Consider Elevators as Your Meeting Rooms

• Don’t Stand in the Middle of Escalators

• You Don’t Need to Open or Close the Doors of a Taxi

• No Mobile Calls in the Restaurants

• Top Up Glasses – and Wait for Yours to Be Topped Up

• Offer Your Seat to Who Needs It More

• Use Chopsticks Properly 

• Don’t Eat Straight from the Main Dishes

• Speak Softly and Avoid Chatter 

• Separate Your Garbage 

• Wash Before Entering the Bath (Onsen)

• Service is Not about Earning Tips

• No Shoes Inside the Homes

• Toilet Slippers Belong in Toilets