EtiquettesShoe Etiquette in Japan: Where, When, and Why to Take Off Your Shoes
A Japanese Explains! Learn where, when, and why to take off your shoes in Japan — plus 5 common mistakes and tips to avoid them.
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Etiquettes10 Train Etiquette Fails That Will Make You Stand Out in Japan
A Japanese Explains! Discover 10 common train etiquette mistakes in Japan that often confuse foreign travelers. Learn how to ride like a local and avoid social slip-ups.
EtiquettesOnsen Etiquette Mistakes: 7 Things You Should Never Do in a Japanese Hot Spring
A Japanese Explains! Learn the 7 biggest onsen etiquette mistakes foreign travelers make—and how to avoid embarrassment at Japan’s hot springs.
EtiquettesCulture? Bad Manners? – Why Japanese People Slurp Noodles
A Japanese Explains! Why slurping noodles in Japan is totally normal—except when it’s not. From soba to spaghetti, find out what’s okay to slurp and what might earn you silent stares.