Kikki Bridge, Japan

Thus, it is inadmissible to enter the house in shoes for outdoor walking, as it is considered a sign of bad manners. It may seem strange to many foreigners, but it is also unaccepted to bring soap to the bathroom; locals prefer to take a shower. In general we can say that locals are very scrupulous in matters of hygiene, they always want to look neat and keep the house in good order.
One of the most striking and recognizable national characteristics is eating food with chopsticks. Locals manage them so cleverly that you would be carried away by the sight of their movement. European cutlery is served in many local restaurants; you will certainly need to ask for it, if you are not sure that you could cope with unusual chopsticks.

During the meal, don’t stick chopsticks upright in the rice, as it is considered one of the most common and serious errors. According to local rules of etiquette, you shouldn’t eat on the go; eating is accepted only in designated areas, restaurants or spacious terraces of many outdoor cafes. It is noteworthy that smoking is allowed in literally any place, except for enclosed spaces and public transport.
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