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American net user touched by great customer service after ordering Japanese...
Thanks to the wonder of the internet, unlike in the past when we had to make do with what our local retailer had in stock or pay extortionate amounts for specialist items, with just a few clicks we...
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Do you really know how to eat sushi? Probably not!
Did you know that you’ve probably been eating sushi wrong this whole time? Check out this video from a pro sushi chef to see how you should be doing it if you want to be a real sushi gourmet. In this...
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Who has better manners? Blogger lists three things foreigners do that impress...
One of the first things you notice when you visit Japan is how nice and polite everyone seems to be. Shop staff bow to you, people greet you in the hotel lobby, even the guy at the combini sprints...
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Just how confusing is Japanese onsen culture for a first time visitor?
Onsen etiquette can be confusing for a foreigner visiting for the first time, and there are many small rules and customs that even many Japanese people aren’t quite clear on. There aren’t usually any...
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Miss Manners: A pro gives us pointers on Japanese dining decorum
Uh oh, have you been behaving like an oafish gaijin? We were recently invited to an event promoting the health benefits of Japanese-style breakfasts or wachoshoku, held at Tokyo’s iconic Hotel Okura....
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American-Japanese model Kiko divides people in Japan with controversial photo...
Seductive poses criticised for being disrespectful to Japanese culture. If you haven’t yet heard of Kiko Mizuhara, you soon will. The 28 year-old American-Japanese model, actress, singer, and designer...
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The polite way to eat onigiri rice balls sparks debate online
Even the humble onigiri isn’t safe from the complexities of Japanese etiquette. With rules regarding chopstick use and taboos dictating the order in which dishes should be eaten, the world of Japanese...
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Valentino sparks outrage with insincere apology for disrespecting Japanese...
Model daughter of former SMAP member gets caught up in controversy involving shoes and kimono. There are a lot of rules surrounding polite and respectful behaviour in Japan, particularly when it...
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Should you add wasabi to your soy sauce at a sushi restaurant?
Japanese sushi chefs weighs in on customers who practice “wasabi joyu”. Have you ever mixed a bit of wasabi into your soy sauce and dipped your sushi into it? If you have, you’ve committed a culinary...
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Should you turn your bowl upside down after eating at a Japanese restaurant?
Japan’s etiquette police weigh in on an unusual trend spotted amongst diners. There are a lot of things to learn when it comes to Japanese dining etiquette. Where do you start, for instance, when...
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Yamagata kids on way to school accidentally say “good morning” to wild bear
Bear was reportedly very rude. A lot has been said about how Japanese children often commute to school by themselves at an early age. Proponents of the custom say its a good way to teach children to...
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Japan is so polite even its hanko stamps bow to show respect
Unique aspect of traditional business etiquette surprises even Japanese people. The Japanese business world can be a tough one to navigate, with all sorts of customs and protocols designed to show...
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Do you really need to wear toilet slippers when using the bathroom at home?...
And a housecleaning expert weighs in! Japan has become famous for its high-tech, luxury bidet toilets, but before those were invented, before western toilets existed at all in Japanese homes, most...
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Cats bowing in apology is Japan’s latest weird gacha capsule toy collection
Felines walk us through the finer details of saying sorry in Japan. In Japan, bowing is so deeply ingrained in the culture that the depth and type of bow can speak volumes. For those new to the...
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Should you place miso soup on the right or the left?
Difference between Tokyo and Osaka kicks off a nationwide debate on Japanese miso placement etiquette. When you travel around Japan, you’ll find there isn’t always one correct way of doing things. The...
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How should you add wasabi to sushi at a conveyor belt restaurant?
There are four common methods you should know about when dining out in Japan. The vast majority of Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain restaurants don’t add any wasabi to their sushi these days,...
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Bowl or chopsticks: Which one should you pick up first?
An introduction to the finer details of Japanese dining etiquette. Delving into the world of Japanese etiquette can take you on a deep, deep dive to places even Japanese people don’t know about. After...
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The most delicious way to eat tonkatsu blows people’s minds in Japan
Diners are shocked to learn they’ve been eating tonkatsu the wrong way all their lives. Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) is a hugely popular meal in Japan, where it’s usually served alongside...
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Foreign tourists go crazy for white tonkatsu in Japan
Restaurant serves up an unusual Japanese dish that’s even surprising locals. Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) is a Japanese dish that’s become popular with foodies around the world, but did you know...
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