{"id":1765,"date":"2018-08-11T21:22:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-11T19:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2019-04-03T15:10:59","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T13:10:59","slug":"curious-customs-of-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Curious Customs of Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is increasingly becoming a must-see destination due to its natural beauty, technological advances and its wonderful cuisine. Japanese customs reveal an abundance of vibrant culture and tradition, and being aware of said cultures is an important part of preparation when visiting the Land of the Rising Sun. In this post, we will cover some of the fascinating customs that persist in Japan, despite the rise of globalization.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1773 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-06-geisha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-06-geisha.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-06-geisha-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-06-geisha-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan is a special country. This is a fact. It is a country that has managed to make itself and resurface after major catastrophes in the middle of the last century. Today, in the first decades of the 21st century, the whole world looks at Japan with eyes of astonishment. It possesses thousand-year-old culture, a working society and it is a country that advances by leaps and bounds every year. All of this, without denouncing the most ingrained and charming Japanese customs.<\/p>\n<p>When the external visitor arrives in Japan, several aspects usually strike him. In the first instance, the architecture of the city is &#8220;packed together&#8221; and skyscrapers make use of the elevated space to maximum effect. On the other hand, Japanese customs also surprise the intrepid traveler. Japan is a country built on the basis of hard work, which is developed by its citizens with pinpoint precision, unpaid overtime and overproduction.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan there is a large working class and worker culture: the &#8220;office-man&#8221; invade the streets in hordes during rush hour. The rest of the time, life takes place in a culture of harmony, Feng sui and the Japanese customs that every visitor should keep in mind when visiting the country of the rising sun:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1771 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-04-tokyo-city.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-04-tokyo-city.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-04-tokyo-city-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-04-tokyo-city-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65dcc55258ec5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65dcc55258ec5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/#Culture_of_Respect\" title=\"Culture of Respect\">Culture of Respect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/#Curious_Japanese_customs_at_the_table\" title=\"Curious Japanese customs at the table\">Curious Japanese customs at the table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/#No_tip_please\" title=\"No tip, please\">No tip, please<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/#Shoes_indoors\" title=\"Shoes indoors\">Shoes indoors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/#Dont_stand_out_from_the_crowd\" title=\"Don\u2019t stand out from the crowd\">Don\u2019t stand out from the crowd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/curious-customs-of-japan\/#A_very_safe_country\" title=\"A very safe country\">A very safe country<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_of_Respect\"><\/span><strong>Culture of Respect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Japan, unlike some other western cultures, showing the utmost respect upon meeting someone is a serious requirement. Showing respect is nothing less than an art form in Japan. Respect is something that is instilled in children&#8217;s heads from the moment they enter school. For tourists, a simple bowing of the head or an attempt to arch at the waist is usually enough.<\/p>\n<p>A curious detail is that the duration and inclination of the bow are proportional to the elevation of the person you are greeting. For example, a friend might receive a quick bow of 30 degrees; An office superior could receive a slow, prolonged bow of 70 degrees. It is about the position and circumstances of each moment, but it is good to know this detail and act accordingly, should you meet a Japanese person of high-ranking.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1770 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-03-kyoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-03-kyoto.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-03-kyoto-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-03-kyoto-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curious_Japanese_customs_at_the_table\"><\/span><strong>Curious Japanese customs at the table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/asia\/far-east\/japan\/gastronomy\">Typical Japanese food<\/a> is amazing and also their customs at the table. You will receive a small wet cloth in most Japanese restaurants. Use it to wash your hands before eating, then fold it carefully and set it aside on the table. It is not usually used as a napkin, or to touch any part of the face.<\/p>\n<p>It is striking that slurping noodles or making loud noises while eating is something socially accepted, contrary to what happens in Europe. In fact, slurping hot food like ramen is a symbol of satisfaction, to show that you&#8217;re enjoying the dish. It is allowed to bring the bowls to the mouth to make it easier to eat with chopsticks, especially in the case of rice bowls.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_tip_please\"><\/span><strong>No tip, please<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Japan, you should not tip service workers. In fact, it is considered a lack of respect because it is considered that the service should be good, regardless, and this is already reflected in the price of food in restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1772 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-05-fuji-mount.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-05-fuji-mount.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-05-fuji-mount-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-05-fuji-mount-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoes_indoors\"><\/span><strong>Shoes indoors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should remove your shoes at the entrance of all houses and most businesses and hotels. Usually, all places have a shelf specially provided to store shoes, as well as a pair of comfortable indoor shoes, such as slippers for guest to wear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_stand_out_from_the_crowd\"><\/span><strong>Don\u2019t stand out from the crowd<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In J, pan it is generally frowned upon to stand out from the crowd. This is due to the strong group culture existing in the country. On the contrary, in the West, individualism is rewarded and more widely accepted. The result is usually that tourists stand out almost everywhere in Japan. A tip to avoid unwanted stares is to not talk loudly on the phone on the metro and to avoid eating on the street, which is something the Japanese do not appreciate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_very_safe_country\"><\/span><strong>A very safe country<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fear of crime in Japan is high, especially among Japanese citizens, despite such low crime rates. Japan&#8217;s low crime rate is evident when you see businessmen who have missed the last train home bedding down outside on a park bench or a group of 5-year-old children walking to school alone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1769 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-02-kanazawa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-02-kanazawa.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-02-kanazawa-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/japon-02-kanazawa-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now you know some of the main Japanese customs to consider when visiting the fascinating Land of the Rising Sun. 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