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 Why should you know Japanese manners?
2 Typical etiquette to follow
3 About the manners of foreigners from the perspective of Japanese people
- 3.1 Article links to get a deeper understanding

Why should you know Japanese manners?

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。

Typical etiquette to follow

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

manners	Why is it important?	What happens if you protect it?
Keep quiet by train or bus	We value spaces where other passengers can relax。	You can comfortably use public transportation in Japan.。
Take the trash home	Because there are few trash cans、It is common to take home。	You can contribute to keeping the city clean。
Stand on one side of the escalator	In Kanto, the left side、In Kansai, it is customary to stand on the right side.。	Allows for smooth movement、be appreciated by those around you。
Wash your body in the hot spring before entering	Hot springs are places where everyone can use them.、It is important to maintain cleanliness。	You can properly enjoy Japanese traditional culture。
At the shrine, bow before passing through the torii gate	It is an action that shows respect for a sacred place。	You can deepen your understanding of Japanese religious culture。

Typical Japanese etiquette

About the manners of foreigners from the perspective of Japanese people

Many Japanese people welcome foreign tourists, but、You may be concerned about the following behaviors:。

Food and drink on the train and loud voices：Public transport requires quietness。
Littering garbage：To maintain the cleanliness of the city、Make sure to take trash home。

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。