https://somejapanese.blog/tags/japanese-etiquette/Recent content in Japanese Etiquette on From Some JapaneseHugoen-UShttps://somejapanese.blog/posts/train-manners-japan/Tue, 12 May 2026 23:11:44 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/train-manners-japan/A Japanese local's honest take on why trains are so quiet in Japan — the cultural roots, what quietly bothers us, and practical tips on noise, seating, and rush hourshttps://somejapanese.blog/posts/sento-onsen-tattoo-japan/Tue, 12 May 2026 01:58:19 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/sento-onsen-tattoo-japan/A local Japanese perspective on why tattoos are banned at onsen and public baths — the yakuza connection, changing attitudes, and what tattooed visitors need to know.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/leaving-food-japan/Sat, 02 May 2026 18:22:08 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/leaving-food-japan/Why do Japanese people feel guilty about leaving food? The answer lies in "mottainai" — a cultural sense of loss over waste. Here's what it means for visitors to Japan.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/slurping-noodles-japan/Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:18 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/slurping-noodles-japan/Is slurping noodles rude in Japan? Not at all — it's actually the normal way to eat ramen and soba. Here's the cultural background every visitor should know.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/chopstick-manners-japan/Fri, 01 May 2026 14:47:58 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/chopstick-manners-japan/Two dining manners in Japan that often surprise foreigners: always lift your rice bowl when eating, and never stick chopsticks upright in your rice. Learn the key taboos and why they matter.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/sharing-food-in-japan/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:54:08 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/sharing-food-in-japan/In Japan, sharing dishes from a large communal plate is a natural part of dining culture. Learn how food sharing works at Japanese restaurants and izakayas, and what to know about serving chopsticks etiquette.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/itadakimasu/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:01:56 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/itadakimasu/A Japanese person's take on whether 'itadakimasu' is a religious phrase — and what it, along with 'gochisousama deshita', actually means.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/eye-contact/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:18:04 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/eye-contact/A Japanese person's take on why staring is considered rude, how different cultures handle eye contact, and why Japanese people often look away instead of smiling back.https://somejapanese.blog/posts/mask-culture/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:40:27 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/mask-culture/A Japanese person's take on why mask-wearing is so common in Japan — from hay fever and flu season to comfort and the quirky concept of 'mask beauty'https://somejapanese.blog/posts/queue-etiquette/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0900https://somejapanese.blog/posts/queue-etiquette/Understanding the deep psychological foundation of Japanese queueing culture and why cutting in line feels so wrong to Japanese people