Japanese Common Sense
Public Places
If it's crowded, line up and wait quietly.
It is said to be safe.
It is said that the city is beautiful with little garbage and graffiti.
Generally, wires are installed above ground rather than underground, so you will see many wires.
Back parking is common in parking lots.
In particular, many elderly people are not good at English and foreign languages. Some people just try hard to help even if they don't understand the language.
If you don't know, ask the people around you.
Restaurants and Bars
There is no need to tip at the restaurant. You shall pay the amount told by servers. You might need to tip at a luxuary hotel.
Take off your hat when you are in a restaurant. It should be a good manner as an adult.
Good quality of service not only in high-end stores such as restaurants and supermarkets, but also in all types of stores. You may ask the clerk for any question or request.
Price negotiations are uncommon. People pay the indicated prices.
Let's call the server in a loud voice at the restaurant. Recently, some shops can be called by an electronic system such as a tablet.
Many people sip noodles and eat them with noise. It says this style enables you enjoy aroma and makes people understand you enjoy eating.
When you enter the izakaya, you will be given a small dish or snacks for your drinking that you should not have ordered. There will be a charge.
Ingredients may be eaten raw without cooking.
Eat bowls by hand as a common manner.
Oshibori
Oshibori may be distributed at restaurants and convenience stores.
Oshibori is a wet towel used to wipe your hands. You may clean your hands before or at the meal. It is not expected to wipe your face.
Eating Around
Eating and drinking while walking is considered bad manners. You may find a place to have a seat for your foods and drinks.
When you finish eating, be sure to take your garbage home.
At Home
In a typical residence, take off your shoes at the entrance and enter the room.
After taking off your shoes, arrange and line them up at the entrance.
Trains and Vehicles
Be quiet on the train or bus. It is said to be a nuisance to others.
I often fall asleep on the train or bus. It is said that there is little risk of theft.
Garbage Separation
Although the sorting of garbage differs depending on each municipality, it is generally sorted by "burnable garbage," "non-burnable garbage," "recyclable waste," "oversized garbage," etc.
In many cases, trash cans are installed for sorting garbage at stations and public places, depending on whether it is "burnable garbage" or not.
Sort as "burnable garbage" such as food waste and small pieces of paper, "non-burnable garbage" such as plastics, "recyclable waste" such as PET bottles, empty cans, magazines and newspapers.
Let's cooperate on waste separation to protect the global environment.
Other Common Practices
Many people usually wear masks to prevent illness.
Try to bow during the greeting. Show respect and gratitude to the other party.
There is a culture of apologizing immediately. It is said that a light apology can facilitate relationships.
For smoother communication, if you make a mistake, it is better to apologize immediately.
You are supposed to enter the hot springs naked without wearing a bathing suit. If you wish to wear a bathing suit, please check with the hot spring in advance to see if you can.
There is a capsule hotel in the city that offers a coffin-sized space as accommodation.
Bathing at night is common. The purpose is to get rid of the tiredness of the day and to get into the futon with a clean body.
Pointing a finger is generally misbehaving and can be rude. Use your palm as much as possible to behave.
