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4 guides, newest first.
- Culture & EtiquetteOnsen Etiquette Guide 2026: Tattoos, Rules & What to ExpectOnsen etiquette explained: wash-before-soak rules, the tattoo policy reality, towel placement, and which onsen accept tattoos or offer private baths instead.
- Culture & EtiquetteJapan Train Etiquette 2026: What Not to DoJapan train etiquette rules: silence norms, priority seats, escalator sides by region, luggage placement, and the rush-hour behaviors that get noticed fastest.
- Culture & EtiquetteDo You Tip in Japan? 2026: The Rules ExplainedTipping in Japan: why it's not just unnecessary but can genuinely confuse staff, the rare exceptions (private guides, some ryokan), and what to do instead.
- Culture & EtiquetteJapan Etiquette Guide 2026: 25 Unspoken Rules25 unspoken etiquette rules in Japan foreigners routinely miss: escalator sides, trash rules, chopstick mistakes, queue norms, and what actually gets side-eyed.