Japanese Etiquette

Stories and guides about Japanese Etiquette — the culture, history, and craft behind it.

Why You Take Your Shoes Off in Japan — and How to Do It Right
Japanese Etiquette

Why You Take Your Shoes Off in Japan — and How to Do It Right

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The Bow in Japan: What Ojigi Means and How to Do It
Japanese Etiquette

The Bow in Japan: What Ojigi Means and How to Do It

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How to Visit a Japanese Shrine: Purification and Prayer, Step by Step
Japanese Etiquette

How to Visit a Japanese Shrine: Purification and Prayer, Step by Step

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Temple vs Shrine Etiquette: How to Show Respect at Japan's Sacred Sites
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Temple vs Shrine Etiquette: How to Show Respect at Japan's Sacred Sites

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Ryokan Etiquette: Essential Manners for Staying at a Traditional Japanese Inn
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Ryokan Etiquette: Essential Manners for Staying at a Traditional Japanese Inn

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Japanese Dining Etiquette: A Beginner's Guide to Table Manners
Japanese Etiquette

Japanese Dining Etiquette: A Beginner's Guide to Table Manners

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Onsen Etiquette: How to Enjoy a Japanese Hot Spring
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Onsen Etiquette: How to Enjoy a Japanese Hot Spring

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Why There's No Tipping in Japan — and What to Do Instead
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Why There's No Tipping in Japan — and What to Do Instead

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Why Escalator Station Commuters in Japan Stand on One Side
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Why Escalator Station Commuters in Japan Stand on One Side

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Why Japanese People Queue So Neatly
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Why Japanese People Queue So Neatly

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Why Japanese Homes Use Slippers on Wooden Floors — And Special Ones for the Toilet
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Why Japanese Homes Use Slippers on Wooden Floors — And Special Ones for the Toilet

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Why Japanese People Wait at Empty Crosswalks: Understanding Pedestrian Crossing Etiquette in Japan
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Why Japanese People Wait at Empty Crosswalks: Understanding Pedestrian Crossing Etiquette in Japan

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Why Japanese Shop Storefronts Greet You With 'Irasshaimase'
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Why Japanese Shop Storefronts Greet You With 'Irasshaimase'

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Why Japanese People Say 'Sumimasen' So Often
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Why Japanese People Say 'Sumimasen' So Often

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Why Japanese Exchange Business Cards With Both Hands: A Guide to Business Meeting Greetings in Japan
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Why Japanese Exchange Business Cards With Both Hands: A Guide to Business Meeting Greetings in Japan

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The Unspoken Rule About Where to Sit in a Japanese Room
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The Unspoken Rule About Where to Sit in a Japanese Room

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Why Japanese Trains Have a Priority Seat Silence Rule
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Why Japanese Trains Have a Priority Seat Silence Rule

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What It Means to Refuse Food Three Times Before Accepting
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What It Means to Refuse Food Three Times Before Accepting

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The Etiquette of Handing Someone Scissors in Japan
Japanese Etiquette

The Etiquette of Handing Someone Scissors in Japan

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