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Manners When Traveling to Japan

Hiroki

Tour Guide, Osaka, Japan

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  • Please say hello when meeting someone for the first time. As is the case with any country, there is a risk that the other person may not understand your culture and have a negative impression of it.

  • Now that the coronavirus has not yet ended, please wear a mask when walking outside. You can remove it in private spaces.

  • Please be considerate of your surroundings when taking commemorative photos or shopping at tourist spots. Compared to other countries, many places in Japan are smaller and more intimate, and it can cause trouble if more than one person gathers.

  • If you get lost or separated from your group, please contact your tour supervisor immediately. If you don't know the phone number of the person in charge of supervision, ask a passerby or visit a police box. A police officer will assist you.

  • If you get injured or feel unwell, please report it to the supervisor immediately and go to a hospital that can accommodate foreigners.

  • If you have any food allergies, please inform the supervisor in advance. Compared to other countries, Japan is a country with lower incidents of theft, but the possibility of becoming a victim is not zero. Please carry cash and cards separately, and bring enough cash so that you will not be troubled if you drop or lose it.