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Driving rules in Japan

As well as the culture, driving rules in Japan are unique too. While you drive on the right side in most countries, you have to drive on the left side in Japan. There are a lot more rules to remember, so I’m going to introduce some here. License you need Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Manners & rules

Japanese table etiquette

As well as there are table manners in the West, Japan has its own rules for eating. Once you are in Japan, it is wiser if you avoided doing what you shouldn’t do. Don’t make noises when you chew food I acknowledge that most old Japanese don’t follow this rule, Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Japanese body language
Manners & rules

Japanese body language: What does each gesture mean?

Do you know what a Japanese means when he scratches his head sticking out his tongue? That’s the Japanese body language which is completely different from that of the West. Different cultures mean different communication means. If the culture is different, the body language used in the day to day Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Manners & rules

Japanese hand signs and meanings behind them

As you know, Japan is in the Far East and its culture is quite different from that of the West. Sometimes their hand signs are very different from what you are accustomed to and get you confused, so I’m going to introduce some of them here. OK hand sign means Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Japan sales tax rate
Manners & rules

All the details of Japan sales tax rate that varies if you eat inside or take out

Japan recently raised sales tax (consumption tax), and it’s now 10% (it used to be 8% before September 30th 2019). However, the new Japan sales tax rate is confusing and there are some exceptions. Eating inside: 10%, taking out: 8% by VAT relief When you buy some food at convenient Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Vacation rental etiquette in Japan
Manners & rules

Unwritten Japanese vacation rental rules of etiquette

If you are ever planning to book vacation rentals in Japan, you need to know the vacation rental rules of etiquette before you stay. While private lodging, better known as AirBnB or minpaku (民泊), is getting more and more popular throughout the world, there are many troubles between the hosts Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Manners & rules

Cycling rules in Japan

Cycling rules in Japan is so different from the rest of the world. This is mainly because you are supposed to ride on the left side. The Japanese road traffic laws follow the British laws and therefore the traffic laws in UK and Japan are very similar. If you know Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Manners & rules

Western don’ts that are widely accepted in Japan

As everybody knows, each country has different culture and rules. Things that are considered bad manner in the Western culture are not necessarily bad in Japan, so I’m going to show you some examples. Even if they sound annoying or offensive, I hope you understand that these are the Japanese Read more…

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
Manners & rules

Japanese onsen etiquette and reasons behind it

When you visit Japan, you might want to go to a sento (public bath) or onsen (hot spring), but there are quite a few rules and manners you need to know. Let’s see the Japanese bathing etiquette and reasons behind each rule.

By Naima Niemand, 6 years5 years ago
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