The people of Japan are polite, but what they consider polite and what you might consider polite at home are likely di ...

Littering is never okay, but it’s one of the biggest social faux pas you can commit in Japan. “From their time in elementary ...

If a Japan getaway is on your mind, remember these travel guidelines, as the country maintains strict etiquette. You need an active internet connection to navigate the train systems in Japan.

Japan is a thrifter’s dream. At places like Book Off or Second Street, you’ll find cheap sweaters next to shelves of Louis ...

The "keep-the-way-open" rule is common in urban regions across Japan to allow those in a hurry to walk through one side unhindered. However, the etiquette varies depending on the region.

and understanding proper onsen etiquette is essential for anyone wanting to join in respectfully. A sento is a local bathhouse that uses heated tap water. Sento used to exist in most Japanese suburbs, ...

Manners are important in Japan, and while most of the country’s etiquette has its roots in common sense, certain points might not be so intuitive for visitors from other parts of the world. Thankfully ...

The campaign follows a survey indicating that over 60 per cent of Japanese train users have been ‘annoyed’ by the behaviour ...

Make business phone calls in Japanese with confidence. Learn essential phrases, keigo and call etiquette in our ...

SAITAMA--Authorities in this prefecture just north of Tokyo are moving to enforce escalator etiquette to crack down ... according to data by the Japan Elevator Association, an industry group.