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Why Japanese People Always Line Up: The Unspoken Rules of Queuing in Japan

Manner and Etiquette / 10/08/2025

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Japanese Line Etiquette: Order, Respect, and Consideration in Public Spaces~ Summary In Japan, people naturally form orderly lines and wait their turn everywhere from train platforms to tourist spots without needing instructions. This deeply ingrained cultural habit, taught from an early age, reflects a strong sense of consideration and teamwork in […]

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Japanese Business Card Etiquette: Why Business Cards Matter in Japan

Manner and Etiquette / 17/06/2025

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~How to Exchange Business Cards in Japan~ Summary In Japan, exchanging business cards is a formal and respectful custom that marks the start of a professional relationship. It’s not just about contact details but it reflects values like etiquette, hierarchy, and making a good first impression.

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What Foreigners Should Know About Japanese Dining Etiquette – Part 2

Manner and Etiquette / 27/05/2025

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Japanese Dining Etiquette Explained: Slurping, Speaking, and Staying Polite~ Summary It’s important to stay quiet in restaurants and wait until you’ve finished chewing before speaking. Uniquely, slurping ramen or other noodles are not considered rude and is even seen as a way to enjoy the meal.

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What Foreigners Should Know About Japanese Dining Etiquette – Part 1

Manner and Etiquette / 25/05/2025

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Japanese Dining Etiquette Explained: Greetings, Chopstick Rules, and More~ Sticking chopsticks upright into rice is part of a Buddhist ritual performed when offering food at a deceased person’s bedside, and it is not considered proper etiquette during regular meals. Placing chopsticks vertically in the rice symbolizes a bridge connecting the world

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The Unspoken Japanese Etiquette of Escalator–Part 2

Manner and Etiquette / 20/04/2025

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Tokyo is left, Osaka is right?~ Summary Escalator etiquette in Japan varies by region: In Tokyo, people stand on the left. In Osaka, they stand on the right. *From a safety perspective, walking on escalators is not recommended.

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The Unspoken Japanese Etiquette of Escalator–Part 1

Manner and Etiquette / 20/04/2025

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Why People Stand on the Left Side of the Escalator in Japan~ Check the measning of “Sumimasen“: Summary This small act of standing on the left side of the escalator reflects Japan’s values of efficiency and consideration for others.

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