Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how to navigate local etiquette.

An end-of-year survey conducted by ShapeWin, a Japanese PR and digital communications agency, finds that American tourists to ...

There are numerous points of etiquette to follow for anyone visiting Japan, including these seven dining dos and don'ts when ...

Japan’s culture places a strong emphasis on respect, harmony, and thoughtfulness in everyday life. Beyond written laws and obvious etiquette, many behaviours are governed by unspoken norms that locals ...

The people of Japan are polite, but what they consider polite and what you might consider polite at home are likely different. Here are some things to know about etiquette that may help you avoid ...

Kyoto residents complain that tourists chase geisha down streets for photos, are loud and disruptive at night, and ignore local customs. The charming, historic, temple-filled Japanese city has always ...

In Japan, I saw how the local culture and etiquette are different from what I'm used to in the US. With self-cleaning toilets and an absence of trash, Japan models an impressive level of cleanliness.

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation ...