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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Bloody, ridiculous high-heel requirement for Japanese women at work sparks online movement- New Japanese train station has no entrance or exit, only used to admire the scenery
New cyberpunk maid cafe opens in Akihabara, Tokyo
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Spirited Away train station and submerged tracks attract Ghibli fans around Japan
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Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman
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Immigration officer has surprising questions for Japanese pro Smash Bros. player traveling abroad
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Japan now has a traffic safety video for cats to watch to help keep them safe on the streets
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New Pokémon dress shirt line lets you dress like an adult in the company of all 151 Kanto species
Japanese dad mercilessly beats son to tears in Smash Bros. after he says he wants to be pro gamer- Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman
Artist collapses at Comiket and dies, leading brother to make a request of all anime illustrators
Ariana Grande “fixes” her 7 Rings Japanese kanji tattoo, but it still says tiny charcoal grill
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Japanese 26-year old single mother arrested for inviting underage high school boy home- Japanese Penis Festival 2019: Everything you need to know for this year’s Kanamara Matsuri
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