Culture Tips For The First Time Visitor To Japan

Before traveling to any foreign country, it is necessary to be familiar with their culture to make interactions much easier

. Japanese people are known to be friendly and easy going, but their culture is very different from western culture. The following are some important tips that will help during your visit to Japan.

In all places, from homes to high class restaurants, everyone takes their shoes off before entering the premises. It is a sign of cleanliness which is very important to the Japanese, as well as a sign of respect for the host. Buildings usually have a genkan hallway, which has tiled floors and a step where you leave your shoes before entering.

Another interesting aspect of Japanese culture is that giving tips is highly unusual in restaurants or hotels. Many times an attempt to leave a tip can be considered insulting, whether to a waitress or a bellhop. Japanese service in such places is very good, despite the lack of tipping, but in some hotels there will be an additional charge for service which is paid along with the rest of the bill. Find a Japan hotel guide that is known for high quality service at affordable rates.

Your Japan travel guides will often include visits to Japanese public baths called onsen baths or spas. Here, the baths are segregated between men and women because you bathe completely naked. If you are uncomfortable with nudity, instead of going to onsen baths with your swimming trunks or swimsuit make arrangements for a private bath called kasha-kiri. Private baths can be rented out by the hour and you can enjoy your privacy there.

If you are going to have a drink of sake with your Japanese friends or acquaintances, the tradition there is that you do not pour your own drink. It is the friends duty to top up your drink, and you do the same for them. Westerners are used to counting how many drinks theyve had, but with this Japanese tradition, it is very easy to lose count. Be aware of this before going for drinks in restaurants or local eateries in Japan.

These few tips should be added to your Japan tourist guide to help you socialize with the Japanese during your trip.

by: Alan Anderson

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