Articles about Etiquette

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2018

Different ways to say "you're welcome" in Japanese

Douitashimashite, douzo, iie ie — which Japanese reply to a "thank you" actually fits?

Kevin Henrique · Oct 12, 2017

Kanpai – what the Japanese toast really means

The origin, kanji and etiquette behind Japan's most iconic toast.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Everything about Japanese body language

Bow, smile and distance - what Japan's silent language reveals about respect, shyness and interest.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Homestay in Japan: What to Know Before Staying with a Host Family

A practical guide to choosing a host family, handling daily life and getting more from the stay without treating it like a hotel.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Golf in Japan: Local Rules, Lunch After Nine, and Odd Customs

A Japanese golf day is not 18 holes in a rush. It is lunch in the clubhouse, carts on the hill, and a few local rules you will not...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Genkan: where you take off your shoes in Japan

Japan's entrance area — origin, etiquette, and small rules for visitors

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

How to Propose in Japanese: Phrases and Etiquette

The best Japanese proposal lines, their tone, and the customs that still matter.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Why the Japanese follow the rules: principles, not just laws

Wa, meiwaku, and the 'me first' problem explain Japan's public order better than the myth of a perfect legal system.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Tatami: Traditional Japanese Flooring of Igusa and Rice Straw

The floor that still measures Japanese rooms — and asks you to take the slippers off.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Smoking in Japan: etiquette, tabako, and the rules around smoke

From the Shogun's pipe to heated tobacco: manners, booths, and the word tabako

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese Hand Gestures and Body Language

From the palm-down beckon to the restaurant check sign, Japanese hand gestures carry meanings visitors often misread.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Bimbo Yusuri: Why Leg Shaking Matters in Japan

Japan’s word for the restless-leg bounce — manners, metaphor, and a calmer look at the health claims.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Hygiene Habits Practiced in Japan

The everyday hygiene rules that quietly shape public life in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How to know the right time to kiss in Japan?

Between shyness, kokuhaku, and the right place: when a kiss in Japan actually fits.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

10 rude habits that are considered normal in Japan

What looks rude from outside — and is often ordinary in Japan’s social code

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Gifts in Japan: Meanings, Taboos, and Etiquette

Numbers, colors, and items to skip when you give a gift in Japan

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why don't the Japanese accept tips?

Why tips get refused in Japan—and how to show thanks without awkward cash on the table

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

10 Important Things About Customer Service in Japan

Keigo, loud greetings, sumimasen, uniforms, and the habits that make service in Japan feel so precise

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

14 Etiquette Rules in Japan

From the business card to the onsen: 14 Japanese etiquette rules that make a real difference at work and in everyday life

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Occasions when you should bow in Japan

From greetings and apologies to shrines and sports: when ojigi matters, how deep it goes, and what visitors can do without...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Why Do Japanese People Take Off Their Shoes at Home?

The custom protects indoor floors and marks the boundary between the street and the home.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Hashi - Tips and Rules on how to use and hold the chopsticks

A short guide to eating with chopsticks the right way.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Cultural Differences in Japan: Etiquette, Habits, and Social Rules

A practical look at the habits, etiquette, and social expectations that often surprise foreigners in Japan.