In the house
Taking a bath
Japanese toilet
Table Manners
Chopsticks
Dining out
Sitting Techniques
Greeting
Omiyage
Visiting Cards
Superstition


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Correct manners are very important among the Japanese. Also as a foreigner in Japan you should know at least the most basic rules:


In the house
Some of the most basic rules for proper behaviour in a Japanese house: slippers, etc.
Taking a bath
The way the Japanese take a bath is very different from the Western way.
Japanese toilet
Some instructions for using a Japanese toilet.
Table manners
Some important table manners.
Chopsticks
How to use chopsticks in a proper way.
Going to a restaurant
About dining out.
Sitting Techniques
About the proper sitting techniques.
Greeting
About bowing.
Gifts
Exchanging gifts and souvenirs in Japan.
Visiting Cards
About visiting cards in Japan.
Superstition
About some things that are thought to cause bad luck.

JAPANESE ETIQUETTE

  • Ogasawara-ryu
    An outstanding homepage about the Japanese etiquette.

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September 20, 1997
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