Japanese Etiquette

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

Why You Remove Shoes in Japanese Homes: History, Meaning, and Etiquette
Japanese Etiquette

Why You Remove Shoes in Japanese Homes: History, Meaning, and Etiquette

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The Meaning of Bowing in Japan: A Guide to Understanding This Essential Gesture
Japanese Etiquette

The Meaning of Bowing in Japan: A Guide to Understanding This Essential Gesture

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Japanese Dining Manners Every Visitor Should Know
Japanese Etiquette

Japanese Dining Manners Every Visitor Should Know

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How to Use Chopsticks: A Beginner's Guide to Proper Technique and Etiquette
Japanese Etiquette

How to Use Chopsticks: A Beginner's Guide to Proper Technique and Etiquette

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Chopstick Taboos You Should Never Commit: A Guide to Japanese Table Manners
Japanese Etiquette

Chopstick Taboos You Should Never Commit: A Guide to Japanese Table Manners

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How to Perform Shrine Purification: A Guide to the Temizu Ritual
Japanese Etiquette

How to Perform Shrine Purification: A Guide to the Temizu Ritual

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

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

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Traditional Footwear in Japan: Understanding Geta, Zori, and Tatami Etiquette
Japanese Etiquette

Traditional Footwear in Japan: Understanding Geta, Zori, and Tatami Etiquette

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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: A Beginner's Guide to Enjoying Japanese Hot Springs
Japanese Etiquette

Onsen Etiquette: A Beginner's Guide to Enjoying Japanese Hot Springs

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Why There Is No Tipping at Japanese Restaurant Counter Dining (and Anywhere Else in Japan)
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Why There Is No Tipping at Japanese Restaurant Counter Dining (and Anywhere Else in Japan)

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

Why Escalator Station Commuters in Japan Stand on One Side

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Why Japanese People Queue So Neatly at Train Station Platforms (And Everywhere Else)
Japanese Etiquette

Why Japanese People Queue So Neatly at Train Station Platforms (And Everywhere Else)

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

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

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Why Japanese People Bow So Often: The Meaning Behind Japan's Greeting Culture
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Why Japanese People Bow So Often: The Meaning Behind Japan's Greeting Culture

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

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

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Why Japanese Onsen and Public Baths Ban Tattoos: History, Culture, and What Travelers Need to Know
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Why Japanese Onsen and Public Baths Ban Tattoos: History, Culture, and What Travelers Need to Know

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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 Bow and Say Sumimasen on the Street: Understanding Japan's Culture of Apology
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Why Japanese People Bow and Say Sumimasen on the Street: Understanding Japan's Culture of Apology

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

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

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