It's a loss if you don't know!? 10 manners foreigners should follow when visiting Japan for the first time

First trip to Japan。A mixture of expectations and anxiety、If you know the manners unique to Japan、I'm sure you'll have a great time。Japan is not only famous for its beautiful scenery and traditional culture.、It is a country characterized by the attention to detail that is present in everyday life.。

In this article、We will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the "manners in public places" that tourists visiting Japan for the first time should know.。I will carefully introduce the background and reasons.、You should be able to naturally observe manners while becoming familiar with Japanese culture.。Please use it as a reference、Enjoy your trip in Japan even more。

table of contents

1 なぜ日本のマナーを知るべきなのか？
2 守るべき代表的なマナー
3 日本人から見た外国人のマナーについて
- 3.1 さらに深く知るための記事リンク

なぜ日本のマナーを知るべきなのか？

Japanese people、We value a "culture of consideration for others"。It's not just public places、home and work、Can be seen in every scene of daily life。When tourists respect the culture and act accordingly、Relationships with local people become smoother、Your travel satisfaction will be even higher。

for example、The comments that I often see on review sites and social media are, ``Japanese trains were quiet and comfortable'' and ``I was surprised at how clean the city was.''、This is the result of an environment created by the consideration of the Japanese people.。on the other hand、Loud voices and eating and drinking on the train、Leaving garbage etc.、You may cause trouble to local people by unintentionally breaking the rules.。

Increase pleasant experiences at your travel destination、In order to avoid trouble、It is important to know the minimum manners。That's all、Travel will be more enjoyable。

守るべき代表的なマナー

Below is、This is a table that summarizes manners in public places that are especially important in Japan.。Please refer to it.。

manners	なぜ重要？	守るとどうなる？
電車やバスで静かにする	他の乗客がリラックスして過ごせる空間を大切にしています。	You can comfortably use public transportation in Japan.。
ゴミを持ち帰る	ゴミ箱が少ないため、It is common to take home。	You can contribute to keeping the city clean。
エスカレーターの片側に立つ	関東では左側、In Kansai, it is customary to stand on the right side.。	Allows for smooth movement、be appreciated by those around you。
温泉で体を洗ってから入る	温泉はみんなで使う場所なので、It is important to maintain cleanliness。	You can properly enjoy Japanese traditional culture。
神社では鳥居をくぐる前にお辞儀	神聖な場所への敬意を示す行動です。	You can deepen your understanding of Japanese religious culture。

代表的な日本のマナー

日本人から見た外国人のマナーについて

多くの日本人は外国人観光客を歓迎していますが、You may be concerned about the following behaviors:。

電車内での飲食や大声：公共交通機関では静けさが求められます。
ゴミのポイ捨て：街の清潔さを保つため、ゴミは必ず持ち帰りましょう。

but、Tourists are interested in Japanese culture and manners.、If you show an attitude of trying to put it into practice、I feel that Japanese people are very friendly.。A little effort、It creates trust and gratitude with local people.。

Observing Japanese manners、It's not just about following the rules。it is、Deepen interactions with local people、It's also a way to make your trip more fulfilling.。Just be aware of the points introduced in this article、Your stay in Japan will be special。

To enjoy your trip in Japan、Please take advantage of this article。and、Please make many wonderful memories。