Last year, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan reached an all-time high of 36,869,900. Of these, 8,817,800 were ...

From tipping etiquette to public transit norms, these are the most important things you need to know before visiting Japan.

So says GetYourGuide’s Japan expert - and Tokyo native - Takao Nishina. But what are the rules? Takao reveals all here - the unspoken etiquette do's and don'ts that'll save you during a visit from ...

So says GetYourGuide’s Japan expert - and Tokyo native - Takao Nishina. But what are the rules? Takao reveals all here - the unspoken etiquette do's and don'ts that'll save you during a visit ...

Most modern-day Japanese pay scant attention to religion ... although recipients will generally overlook this minor breach of etiquette. People usually carry juzu prayer beads at funerals; the ...

Like riding the train, shopping has its own cultural norms and etiquette to follow in Japan. While going to a brick-and-mortar store is becoming less common in favor of online shopping in many parts ...

I have traveled to Japan more than five times. Each time I've been there, I have experienced "omotenashi," which roughly translates to "the spirit of selfless hospitality," according to The Japan ...

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.