Manners are important in Japan, and while most of the country’s etiquette has its roots in common sense, certain points might not be so intuitive for visitors from other parts of the world. Thankfully ...

A Japanese man who demanded a security guard at the Expo 2025 Osaka to perform dogeza, a deep kneel and bow touching one's ...

They’d be too polite to tell you. I’m in a meeting room at Tokyo’s Palace Hotel, taking a class in Japanese etiquette with expert Michiko Sato, who holds lessons in negotiating Japanese ...

Viral video shows guard kowtowing in front of tourist after he failed to direct the latter to a car park correctly.

Every country has its own etiquette and Japan’s is famously thoughtful, subtle, and unique. For travellers, understanding and ...

Japanese etiquette can be utterly opaque, but it’s important to grasp for respectful travel. I took a guided trip with a ...

I’ve always believed that travelling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. There’s nothing like immersing yourself in ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 29 and April 6. The first sto ...

A public etiquette mistake that could make you stand out for all the wrong reasons in japan is taking photos of strangers whether or not it's on purpose. Folks don't want to be caught in a candid ...

so rather than memorizing particular actions as necessary, it is better to learn the rationale behind them. These articles present the background to different aspects of Japanese etiquette.

I slip down an alley off a quiet Kyoto street and into a boutique that I’ve identified as a paragon of contemporary Japanese fashion. Inside, the dim lighting and quiet jazz soundtrack emphasize ...