Manners In Japan

A Guide to Japanese Social Etiquette and Manners

The Japanese are known for being very polite and respectful, placing great importance on manners and etiquette in their daily lives. In 2016, the Tokyo Good Manners Project (TGMP) was started to help promote …
Onsen Manners and Etiquettes

Dating back to the 7th century, bathing culture in Japan developed as a time for leisure. Differing from a regular bath, the onsen has special properties that involve treatments and health benefits. A …
Ryokan Etiquette

A ryokan stay is drastically different compared to staying at a normal hotel. As it is a traditional Japanese experience, guests are expected to observe proper behavior and follow certain procedures and …
Business Manners & Etiquette in Japan

Business etiquette in Japan is highly influenced by social structure and culture, cultivating a very specific way of behaving during social interactions and business deals. Understanding the business culture …
Tea Ceremony Etiquette

The tea ceremony, also known as sado, chado, or chanoyu “the way of the tea”, is a traditional Japanese art that calls for its own set of rules, proper manners, and etiquette. The ritual preparation of …
Table Manners in Japan

Japan has such rich cultural practices and traditions that there’s a set of proper manners and etiquette for every occasion like the tea ceremony. Table manners and dining etiquette either formal or informal …