The Japanese are known for their politeness, so it’s only natural that visitors to Japan want to know what to do, or not do, to avoid appearing rude. Check out this list of little behaviors that you won’t find in your guidebook.
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We asked Japanese people to tell us the things foreigners say or think about Japan that really gets their goat—and they were happy to oblige! How many of these faux pas are you guilty of?
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Japan to reopen borders to travelers from all countries worldwide starting in October
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Studio Ghibli animator reveals the secret food eaten by Chihiro’s parents in Spirited Away
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Beautiful highway in Japan has terrifying traffic safety reminder
Japanese government to start giving newlywed couples a wedding gift of 600,000 yen
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Entire building of restaurants/bars staffed by Japanese adult film actresses to open in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away kami collection- Life-size Gundam statue in Japan can now move, and it looks incredible【Videos】
Twitter quacks with laughter at this hilariously angry duck berating a golden retriever【Video】
Newest tool to help Japanese people learn English: An all-English isekai light novel
Japan’s tallest skyscraper ever, taller than Tokyo Tower, to be built near Tokyo Station
Turning one of Japan’s “crappiest properties” into one-meter-sized restaurant hits crowdfund goal
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- Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Downtown Tokyo hotel makes its rooms absolutely free in exchange for one small favor
This isn’t an anime cel – It’s the greatest 3-D CG model of a Studio Ghibli character ever made
One Piece anime/manga creator says when he wants the series to end, promises it’ll be “amazing”
Zelda gamers get it: real-life secret, bomb-able entrance to dungeon found in Japan
Family stuns with amazing Detective Conan, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and more group cosplays
We test out Uniqlo’s “new and improved” Airism mask for form, fashion, and function
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Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent- Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
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Beautiful highway in Japan has terrifying traffic safety reminder
Japanese government to start giving newlywed couples a wedding gift of 600,000 yen
Street footage from Hollywood movie “Tokyo Joe” shows post-war Shibuya colourised by AI 【Video】
What pandemic? Onsen towns, hiking trails and theme parks packed with crowds on four-day weekend
How to perfectly heat steamed buns in the microwave【Cooking Hack】
Turning one of Japan’s “crappiest properties” into one-meter-sized restaurant hits crowdfund goal
DyDo is offering Japan’s first “reverse” vending machine of drinks for a very limited time
Do-it-yourself funeral kits go on sale in Japan
Japanese study shows that persimmon tannin juice may render the coronavirus harmless
Over 130,000 Japanese netizens rank the Top 20 anime opening themes of all time
We eat all-you-can-eat monster burgers at Burger King
Japanese survey takers go back to school to vote on their favorite school lunch menu items
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