Monday, April 6, 2015
Japan has been considered as a highly civilized countries in East Asia. You should find out about the 8 points following a trip to Japan:
1. Have people pushing you in crowded place on electric-powered trains (Subway): they’re called “Oshiya” in Japan language or “Pusher” that have a white uniforms, gloves and hats, they were hired to pull people into the car and make sure that have no someone stand in front of the car door (In Rush hour).
2. Wear the slipper into toilet or bathroom: In some places such as restaurants, museums or in homes of Japanese people are wearing slipper into these places. But You should take a slipper when you visit these places in Japan.
3. Eat by walking is a bad thing: Most Japanese people don’t like to eat with their walking, eating in the public area or on the train, except some foods such as ice cream etc…
4. Money tipping is an insult: money tipping is insult in Japan unlike Cambodia and other countries but you can give a gift instead money tipping.
6. The Number 4 is an unlucky number: Number 4 sound similar to the word “Death”, so the Japanese culture consider that it is unlucky number. Therefore, you should not give something equal 4 to somebody.
7. If Japanese invite you to visit their homes, you must have a gift to the host: you should have the proper packaging and have ribbon, by the way, if they give a gift, you cannot be denied but you ought denied before acceptance.
8. Pour, Drink water or alcohol without invited is rude thing: It is customary in the United States or other countries in the world, Japan like the other countries too. Pour the water or alcohol give quests before you pour by yourself. Another point, before you drink, you must waiting hear this word “Kanpai” or “Cheer”.
