We all know that Japan is a wonderful tourist country with many ingredients, but once you reach it you will know that there are many written and unwritten laws that everyone will follow. And in order not to be surprised if you decide that the country of the sun will be your next tourist stop, we will introduce you to advice that is necessary to know if it is your first visit to Japan.
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Take a lot of cash!
We may be surprised when we know that dealing in Japanese society depends more on cash than credit cards, even though Japan is famous for its intervention technology in all aspects! There are shops that may not accept credit cards, especially outside major cities. Knowing that Japan is one of the safest countries, so you will not face many problems if you carry criticism.
Buy a Touring Card
It would be nice if you bought a pass at the train lines, which would give you endless wandering around the country and on all the lines of this train. It can be purchased online and activated upon arrival in Japan at the airport, thus benefiting from it at your destination after the plane lands. And do not forget to keep your passport on all transfers on the train, as it may require you to show it.
Why do you see so many people with masks?
Once you go out into the street, you are expected to find a number of people dressing in medical masks … In Japan, it is never popular to hear someone say that he has a cold, for example. When you get sick in Japan, you must follow the tradition and put this “mask” instead of showing everyone that you are Sick!
Unique eating!
When you visit any restaurant, you will immediately notice that people eat noodles, but in a very fast way and make many voices when eating! But this is very natural. Eating in this way is considered good and required, and the higher the sound, the better. It seems that this means that you enjoy the food and all its details! Quit eating habits sober and live the atmosphere!
Not for the shoe
Of the Japanese returns behind the shoe when entering a room and even some restaurants, especially when entering someone’s home. At the entrance to the door you will find a set of slippers.
Robotic machines sell everything!
There is no doubt that Japan will surprise you as no other country does with its innovative innovations! Do you want hot canned coffee? Get it from the vending machine! What do you want too? A cup of noodles? Parachute? A hat for your pet ?! You’ll find it all in these machines!
What about tipping?
No one gives a tip in Japan at all! In fact, this is considered a rejected movement. Do not be surprised if the taxi driver returns you the tip you give him or he may catch you away from the waiter in the restaurant to return it to you. In Japanese culture, giving extra money is like telling the employee that he needs to improve his skills!
Basic sentences
Japan is a country that is easy to get to know and communicate with the people in it despite the difference in language, but we will present to you some basic Japanese sentences.
Sumimase: “Oops …”
Arigatou: “Thank you”
Konichiwa: “Hello”
Hai: “Yes”
Oishi: “Delicious”
From the streets of Tokyo
A traditional Japanese meal
Vending machines in Japan
Japanese train
Wonderful Japan
Taxi in Japan
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