Manners in Japan | The Complete Guide on What to do and What NOT to do

Hoang Pham September 12, 2025
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Hoang Pham

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Let's go over Japan's house rules. Japan has a lot of do NOTs and knowing what not to do will make your life much easier as you navigate Japan. Save yourself from the embarrassment of getting on the wrong train car or from the fines for breaking rules that are unique to Japan. This is a great video to watch right before your trip to Japan to refresh yourself on everything you need to know to enjoy Japan to the fullest! Save on your Japan trip with 10% off your first booking through Klook for new users and 3% for existing users with my promo code: HOANGPHAM. Klook: https://www.klook.com/ Ejae Kpop Demon Hunters Clip on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gW8YippOU8Y Original Clip by Genius Korea: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLmPzdSuQiy Japan manners though manga: https://spoon-tamago.com/kodansha-manga-manners/ Tokyo Weekender on using manga to teach etiquette: https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/iconic-manga-characters-are-teaching-japanese-etiquette/ Nobu Tokyo Manners guide: https://nobu-tokyo.com/japanese-manners-that-confuse-foreign-touriststoilets-often-have-no-paperor-hand-dryers-standing-side-of-the-escalator-how-to-wait-in-line-in-public-places-in-japan-different-slipper-culture-qui/ 📅Booking Things in Japan: https://youtu.be/z_BNE1G48Jk 🙅My Biggest Japan Regrets: https://youtu.be/yIrJgumgB5s 🛬First Hour in Japan: https://youtu.be/n3tw0ST-8Og 🚯What NOT to do in Japan: https://youtu.be/EXerZ2VOGwA 🛏️Where to Stay in Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NsPVbbf5Gv4 🈹Shinjuku Guide: https://youtu.be/EEDOaxROrAM ⛩️Kyoto Guide: https://youtu.be/mJFqe6HfH1Y Follow my adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoang.pham.photography/ My Current Camera Gear: DJI Osmo Pocket 3(Game Changing Video): https://amzn.to/3zhdsdt Sony A7iv(Photos): https://amzn.to/33ObCBb Tamron 28-75 2.8: https://amzn.to/3fVMTx4 Peak Design Tripod: https://amzn.to/38YsaG2 DJI Mavic 3 Pro: https://amzn.to/416EhuQ DJI RS3 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/4gVMcB4 Wonder where I get the awesome music I use in my videos? Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ymmv4d Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Japan's House Rules 1:01 - The Core of Japanese Culture: Respect 1:25 - Bowing 2:14 - Being Quiet 2:48 - Kpop Demon Hunters in Japan 3:34 - Train Etiquette 4:46 - Public Space 5:55 - Escalator Etiquette 6:42 - Elevator Etiquette 8:06 - Eating in Public 8:58 - Trash in Japan 10:35 - Public Restrooms 11:29 - Lines in Japan 12:48 - Chopstick Rules 14:08 - Slurping in Japan 14:55 - Paying for a Meal 15:40 - Tipping in Japan 16:09 - Punctuality in Japan 16:58 - Public Displays of Affection 17:42 - Respecting Others (Photos and Shopping) 19:00 - Shoe Etiquette 19:57 - Jaywalking 20:25 - Onsen Rules 22:03 - Final Thoughts As an Amazon, Klook, and Epidemic Sound Associate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel.