Manners In Japan

A Guide to Japanese Social Etiquette and Manners

Learn essential Japanese etiquette and manners: dining, trains, shrines, onsen, and gift-giving customs explained for visitors. Practice real etiquette at a traditional tea ceremony with MAIKOYA.
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 …