General Tips & Etiquette for Foreign Travelers in Japan

[YasumiKikuchi]

Hi @iyudhi
Japanese knowledge as your foreign traveler may be more detailed than Japanese!

Based on that, I also want to share some information.

Today, walking in escalators in Japan is argued as moral.
Therefore, while keeping the alignment order, walking is not desirable.
The moving walkway is an exception.

Knowing the temperament of the Japanese, you will realize a more dense journey.
Japanese culture is extremely sensitive to others.

We are educated quite severely not to throw garbage, to line up in the queue, to quiet by train.
It is not necessarily all done from kindness.
In other words, when people find violators, there is the possibility of condemnation.
But even so gentle to foreigners.

The way of thinking about Japanese privacy and portrait rights is severe.
Although it is troublesome, it is desirable to blur all the faces of others who appear in the picture.
But gradually becoming tolerant.
Until recently indoor shooting and photo publication have been undesirable as moral, but photographing permission at the restaurant is increasing now.
I am taking pictures with permission from the shop. In many cases, shopkeepers will respond to friendly!

[Safdarrai]

Hi Sir @iyudhi I really love to travel and tourism around the world. I always I mean everyday I read about Japan and Japanese people, even now after reading your very informative and helpful post I am little more interested to visit Japan. Thank you sir for sharing your experience about Japan. 

[LudwigGermany]

Is it true, that you don't pay tips in Japan?

[iyudhi]

@LudwigGermany That is correct. When you're eating in a restaurant, the price you see is what you pay.

[iyudhi]

@YasumiKikuchi I know I'm a few years late, but thanks for sharing your thoughts. The privacy for taking photos and videos in public is definitely important for us Local Guides.

[YasumiKikuchi]

Hello @LudwigGermany 

Tip did not develop in Japan in the past. Modern Japan adopted British culture, so of course Tip was imported, but it did not take root. Therefore, it is not necessary even now.

Hello @iyudhi 

Yes, I would also like to be cautious. Today Japan is a little more tolerant than before.

[PaulPavlinovich]

Very handy post @iyudhi thank you for taking the time and thank you @YasumiKikuchi for adding additional information.

Paul