{"id":987514923,"date":"2025-09-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dokidokijapan.com\/blog\/invisible-rules-how-to-behave-correctly-in-japan\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T03:52:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:52:59","slug":"invisible-rules-how-to-behave-correctly-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dokidokijapan.com\/en\/blog\/invisible-rules-how-to-behave-correctly-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisible Rules: How to Behave Correctly in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Traveling to Japan is not just about strolling through Tokyo, getting lost among the temples of Kyoto or enjoying a good plate of sushi. It also means stepping into a culture with a strong sense of etiquette and respect. There are invisible rules that do not always appear in travel guides, but that the Japanese naturally comply with.  <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make the most of your stay and avoid making mistakes that give you a hard time, here is a practical guide on how to behave in Japan. Trust me, knowing these details will make your experience much more authentic and enjoyable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Greetings and forms of courtesy&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, greetings are not a mere formality: they are the first sign of respect for the other person.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Types of reverence (ojigi) and their meaning&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Reverence (ojigi) is a key gesture. There are several degrees: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>15th (eshaku):<\/strong> informal greeting between friends or when thanking something simple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>30\u00b0 (keirei):<\/strong> standard greeting in everyday contexts, such as when entering a store.<\/li>\n<li><strong>45\u00b0 (saikeirei):<\/strong> the most formal, used in ceremonies or important business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Japanese see it as something natural, almost like breathing. If you don&#8217;t do it perfectly, that&#8217;s okay, but trying to imitate it already conveys respect. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Basic Courtesy Phrases in Japanese&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f (Konnichiwa): hello \/ good afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059 (Arigatou gozaimasu): Thank you.<\/li>\n<li>\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093 (Sumimasen): apology \/ sorry \/ thank you.<\/li>\n<li>\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu): much pleasure \/ delighted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mastering these phrases shows interest in the culture of Japan and opens many doors.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Behavior in the Home and Sacred Spaces&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Removing shoes when entering homes and temples&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>One of the first rules you&#8217;ll learn is to <strong>remove your shoes<\/strong> before entering a Japanese home, <strong>ryokan<\/strong> (traditional accommodation), or sacred space. This comes from respect for the home and cleanliness. <\/p>\n<p>Instead, <strong>indoor slippers<\/strong> are used, and if you go to a bathroom you will find special footwear just for that area.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Proper use of underwear&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Never walk into a tatami (intertwined thatched floor) with shoes. If you wear socks, make sure they are clean and free of holes. A small detail, but very important!  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Rules of conduct in public places&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Japan is a very orderly country, and that is reflected in the way people behave in shared spaces.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Keeping a low tone of voice&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Talking loudly on the train, bus, or any public space is considered rude. The Japanese value harmony and tranquility. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Responsible use of mobile phones in public spaces&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No <strong>phone calls<\/strong> on the Shinkansen or the subway. Use your phone silently or with headphones, and if you have to talk, do so in designated areas. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Respect for the personal space of others&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In a country with crowded railway stations, respect for personal space is sacred. Don&#8217;t push in the queues, wait your turn and follow the established order. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Do you want to adapt quickly to life in Japan and learn to relate especially to find a job?&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/dokidokijapan.com\/en\/work-in-japan\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get ready with us&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Fredoka One||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;25px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>With Ryuu Kaizen you not only study the language, but also Japanese culture and social norms.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Restaurant etiquette and during meals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Correct use of chopsticks&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Chopsticks (hashi) are more than just a tool: misusing them can be an insult. Some basic rules: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not stick your chopsticks in the rice (reminiscent of funeral rituals).<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t pass food from stick to stick (another funereal gesture).<\/li>\n<li>Always rest them on the holder (hashioki) when not in use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Eating and drinking habits&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Before eating<\/strong>, say \u3044\u305f\u3060\u304d\u307e\u3059 (Itadakimasu).<\/li>\n<li><strong>When finished<\/strong>, thank with \u3054\u3061\u305d\u3046\u3055\u307e\u3067\u3057\u305f (Gochisousama deshita).<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you share dishes<\/strong>, use your chopsticks on the opposite side from the side you use to eat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Do not tip in restaurants&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, tipping does not exist. Leaving extra money can even be uncomfortable. Good service is included in the price.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Use of public restrooms and onsen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Rules and etiquette in hot springs (onsen) and sento&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Before entering the water in an onsen or sent\u014d, you need to wash and rinse thoroughly. Bathrooms are for relaxing, not cleaning. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Appropriate behavior before and after bathing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not enter with a bathing suit, it is enjoyed naked.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a small towel to cover yourself, but never submerge it in water.<\/li>\n<li>Speak quietly and relax, it is a space of tranquility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Behaviour on public transport&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Rules of Conduct in the Japanese Metro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese subway is an example of social discipline. 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