Displaying proper personal etiquette in Japan 7 Articles

by Heidi Labron

No tipping, please! So say the Japanese who consider this Western practice to be rude when eating out in restaurants. Personal etiquette in Japan is all about formality and showing respect to others, all of which we coul...read more

by Jennifer Smith

ITADAKIMASU "Itadakimasu!" A Japanese tradition that is virtually unknown today, the ritual word is most often uttered before meals. After the table is prepared and the guest have been seated the host or hostess will ...read more

by Steve Lussing

The Japanese have a philosophical interpretation of the concept of entropy so that its manifestation in nature has become an aesthetic which they call "Wabi-Sabi", which is most closely translated to mean "beautiful". A t...read more

by Roisi Proven

To the people of Japan, etiquette is of the utmost importance. In the western world, if you were to enter someone's home without removing your shoes the worst that would happen would be a slight scolding. However, in Japan...read more

by R.L Hanlon

Etiquette in Japan is a complex structure that determines your social standing within the culture. Visiting this beautiful and culturally rich country you will be immediately met with many of the customs involved in its c...read more

by Louanne Cox

The Japanese culture is based on harmony and respect and personal politeness is a very big part of that. The Japanese are very respectful of others and have an expectation that others will be respectful towards them. ...read more

by Olivia Elsom

Displaying good manners and conducting oneself correctly are very important in Japan. Of course, as with every other culture, the "rules of etiquette" are relaxed when one is with family or close friends, but with more ca...read more