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.
faux pas
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’s first 100 percent non-alcoholic and vegan bar to open in Tokyo’s Roppongi district
Real cops get called to fake art theft event at Tokyo gallery in the middle of the night【Photos】
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