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Customs and traditions in Japan

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Travel to Japan from Mexico all inclusive

Next, I present some of the traditions and customs that, when you have your trip to Japan from Mexico all inclusive, and you visit it as a tourist, will leave you surprised. Check them out and take note!

Visits with gifts. When someone invites another to their home it is considered an honor, so the guest should bring a small gift as a thank you. This one must be wrapped in the most beautiful way. It is also important to mention that when you are given something, it should never be refused.

The Japanese are afraid of the number 4. It is common for that country to avoid mentioning the number four because the word sounds very similar to the word “death”, so the most superstitious do not use it as well as in hospitals, trains or elevators.

Blowing your nose in public. This action is frowned upon by other people, it is something that is normally done in the bathroom or in public but discreetly.

Eating standing up is frowned upon. Many years ago in Japan, eating out was very luxurious or on special occasions, so most Japanese feel that eating on the street when walking is bad manners.

There are people who push passengers in the subway cars that are usually full of people, especially at rush hour. Their job is to make sure that everyone gets into the subway cars without getting stuck in the doors, so in addition to helping people get on, they get them off if they get in the way.

Sleeping on trains with your head on each other’s shoulders. When someone falls asleep and rests their head on the shoulder of the person next to them, they leave it because they generally have to travel long distances and work long hours, so it is common for that to happen.

Types of shoes A habit that the Japanese have is to wear special shoes for many places; such as restaurants, temples, to enter the bathroom, museums or art galleries. When entering a house it is necessary to take off your shoes to prevent dust and dirt from entering, since traditional rooms are made of tatami, which is a material that is very easily damaged.

No tip. Quite contrary to what is customary in Mexico, leaving money to a restaurant waiter is seen as impolite and demeaning. If a waiter realizes that you left him a tip, he will be very ashamed and will not know what to do with it, the fact is that the service is already included in the bill, so it is no longer paid.