{"id":2456,"date":"2015-05-19T13:35:28","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T13:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T06:46:21","slug":"5-japanese-customs-thatll-make-your-eyes-pop-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/5-japanese-customs-thatll-make-your-eyes-pop-out\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Japanese customs that\u2019ll make your eyes pop out!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Japan is beautiful in a strange way, and some of Japanese customs are well…let\u2019s just say a little peculiar. But there\u2019s nothing we don\u2019t love about this bizarrely beautiful country.<\/div>\n
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Japanese Customs<\/h2>\n

1) If you’ve got a cold coming, beware<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Japanese<\/a>The Japanese find the idea of blowing noses in public simply repellent. So, if must <\/em>blow your nose, do it as discreetly as possible. And while we\u2019re on the subject, they also find handkerchiefs disgusting, so good luck blowing your nose! It\u2019s quite a challenging feat.<\/p>\n

2) If you tip, you\u2019ll be chased<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Japanese<\/a>That\u2019s true. If you decide to tip the waiter who gave you really good service, you\u2019ll leave him bewildered and most probably he\u2019ll run after you to return your money. Tipping is considered degrading in this country.<\/p>\n

3) Only ice-creams on the street<\/strong> The Japanese are very particular about the way they eat. Walking on the street and eating is considered sloppy. The only exception to this rule is ice-creams.<\/p>\n

4) Slurp by all means<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Japanese<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve enjoyed a good bowl of noodles, how do you make it clear that the meal was delicious? By slurping and eating as loudly as you can, else it\u2019ll be mistaken for an unsatisfactory meal. But this has a scientific side to it as well; slurping noodles helps avoid the unfortunate scenario of a burnt tongue. While you have the license to slurp, we definitely wouldn\u2019t advocate belching at the table!<\/p>\n

5) Train tolerance<\/strong> If you\u2019ve had a dreadfully long day at work and are commuting by train, feel free to rest your head on your neighbour\u2019s shoulder! This is common practice in Japan, and something people just put up with. There are a lot more mind boggling Japanese customs, but words just won\u2019t cut it. If this has left you mesmerized, imagine what a trip to the \u2018Land of rising sun\u2019 might do to you! Click here<\/a> to book a memorable trip to Japan!<\/p>\n

Also Read :\u00a0Cherry Blossom Festival In Japan Is Something We Bet You Don\u2019t Want To Miss<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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