- In Japan sit in the window seat on flights to watch ground crew bow to the plane upon arrival and departure, visit a department store early in the day when staff assemble to greet the first shoppers, and see train conductors bow politely towards passengers when entering and leaving carriages
- Japan prides itself on honesty; it’s considered rude to count change after a purchase
- Carry your own t.p. in Japan as public restrooms are often without it
- Likewise, carry a handkerchief in case there is no dryer or paper towels
- In Japan avoid doing anything playful with your chopsticks, including signaling the waiter, waving them about, or using them to pass food to another’s chopsticks
- Always wear nice socks in Japan because shoes should not be worn inside homes, hotel suites, temples and shrines, some shops, and many restaurants
