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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Magic gummy candies become a viral hit on social media
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Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
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Japanese love doll mistaken for drowned corpse, saved by emergency services anyway
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Busy morning in Sapporo as bear attacks coincide with naked man walking around town【Videos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Man in India viewed as a god for his really long butt hair
Melon Dr. Pepper appears in Japan, but is it just what the doctor ordered?【Taste test】
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