What Are Three Important Japanese Customs That Visitors to Japan Should Understand
There are many foreign visitors to Japan today, but some of them sometimes get confused because they don’t know Japanese customs. While there many customs that are helpful to know, there are three important customs that foreign visitors really should know, including how to take a bath, a way of putting things which is characteristic of Japanese, and how important punctuality is. Firstly, Japanese people like to have a bath and there are many hot spring baths or public baths in Japan, so all people can enjoy having a bath and relax in the bathtub. However, there are some manners to taking a bath. For example, when people want to soak in the bathtub, they don’t soak in it without first taking a shower. Because hot spring baths (or public baths) are a public space, many people soak in it together. Therefore, they have to behave so as not to cause trouble for the people around them. This is not only at hot spring baths or public baths, but at home. Secondly, Japanese people often use a roundabout expression and speak with reserve. This is because they don’t like to say everything directly and also it is said that a humble attitude is important. Therefore, foreign visitors should behave in a modest way. Finally, most Japanese people are punctual. For instance, some of them aim to arrive ten minutes before for their appointments. Furthermore, even trains or buses arrive on time. Thus it is important for visitors to be on time. In conclusion, to know these Japanese customs are very important to enjoy their time in Japan without getting confused.
