Feb
28th
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Files under Travel Advice, Travel Learning
Japan is far from many Western customs and conventions. And not to complain,
it is well recognized that many of their customs and manners are rather to
imitate. Before planning trips to Japan is good to review our list of
recommendations and tips for avoiding any mishap:
1. It produces minimal waste: In Japan, the garbage is collected only once a
week, for those who produce the least waste is an excellent idea. Even the
organization is such that the waste is separated according to materials. It is
not unreasonable to separate waste at a coffee in a public place.
2. Avoid physical contact when greeting:The Japanese avoid all physical contact
when greeting, as is
normal greeting simply by tilting the head.
3. Fresh produce short-lived:In Japan, local food products, thanks to the preferences of consumers, they mostly used any artificial coloring, or antioxidants, so it is important to know that the deadlines are shorter expiration that in Western culture.
4. Sale by time of day:Fresh foods are usually labeled enjoy discounts ranging rise throughout the day, extending even to halve the price. Thus, foods that quickly expire, are sold within hours at prices unimaginable.
5. Drive slowly:When driving in Japan, it's good to know the speed limit on highways is limited to 80 km / h in urban areas, between 30 and 50 km / h. Road travel often slow for those accustomed to the speed. But surely, it is much safer and accidents are minimal.
6. Parking back: The method of parking the car back is the most widely used throughout: prevents accidents when leaving for best visibility and makes better use.
7. Never give tips:Tips on restaurants, hotels and services is considered an insult because it is a sign of wishing to appear superior, and it is expected that no one in Japan wait for a tip from you.
8. Saludos: The most common form of greeting in Japan is simply saying "Bye Bye", the mode used in English in informal situations. I still Sayonara, Jya Ne, but enough for a trip the first few days.
9. Dresses well: The Japanese are generally lovers of bathing and dressing well. This means it is advisable to be well aligned, especially in business meetings or more formal, where no one would tolerate a wrinkle on his shirt.
10. It is good pedestrian and passenger: The codes and behavior in transportation and public areas are strict: no smoking in the street except in areas prepared or poorly attended, not to throw anything on the ground, never cry, not make noise in public transport or even talking on a cellphone, is a sign of good breeding.
3. Fresh produce short-lived:In Japan, local food products, thanks to the preferences of consumers, they mostly used any artificial coloring, or antioxidants, so it is important to know that the deadlines are shorter expiration that in Western culture.
4. Sale by time of day:Fresh foods are usually labeled enjoy discounts ranging rise throughout the day, extending even to halve the price. Thus, foods that quickly expire, are sold within hours at prices unimaginable.
5. Drive slowly:When driving in Japan, it's good to know the speed limit on highways is limited to 80 km / h in urban areas, between 30 and 50 km / h. Road travel often slow for those accustomed to the speed. But surely, it is much safer and accidents are minimal.
6. Parking back: The method of parking the car back is the most widely used throughout: prevents accidents when leaving for best visibility and makes better use.
7. Never give tips:Tips on restaurants, hotels and services is considered an insult because it is a sign of wishing to appear superior, and it is expected that no one in Japan wait for a tip from you.
8. Saludos: The most common form of greeting in Japan is simply saying "Bye Bye", the mode used in English in informal situations. I still Sayonara, Jya Ne, but enough for a trip the first few days.
9. Dresses well: The Japanese are generally lovers of bathing and dressing well. This means it is advisable to be well aligned, especially in business meetings or more formal, where no one would tolerate a wrinkle on his shirt.
10. It is good pedestrian and passenger: The codes and behavior in transportation and public areas are strict: no smoking in the street except in areas prepared or poorly attended, not to throw anything on the ground, never cry, not make noise in public transport or even talking on a cellphone, is a sign of good breeding.
