It is better to line up before uploading and giving priority to the elderly, pregnant women or passengers with disabilities, as well as always paying transport rates with an IC travel card to avoid fines.
Ranks
Given the large number of people in Japanese citiesit is common to line up for transport, restaurants or stores. However, the rows are usually ordered, even on electric stairs, in which the left side is to stop, while the right is left free for other people to rise or fall.
Meal
As for the issue of food, Picks are a basic element in Japanso knowing your good use can avoid problems in places where notes or spoons are offered. Also, it is better to avoid hitting the sticks vertically in a bowl, since this is perceived negatively.
Generally, sushi eats with sticks or hands, while with ramen, you or soba, you can sip the noodles while eating.
In informal restaurants, it is common to order in vending machines and pay before receiving their food, and it is important to say «Itadakimasu» Before eating and «Gochisosama desu», At the end, to thank for the food.
Tip
One of the different aspects in Japan is tip, since it is not customary to leave extra money for good service, So it is not necessary to do it.
Smoke
Japan authorities have decided to take strict policies to protect health and the safety of athletes, spectators and Olympic Games workersso all the venues of these are 100% free of smoke.
In April 2020, a new law entered into force that prohibits smoking indoors, being private houses, hotel rooms, cigar bars, and some restaurants and bars.