Etiquette

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Ticket machines, the otoshi charge, cash vs. card, and how to ask for the bill — the practical mechanics of eating out in Japan.

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Chopstick rules, why there's no tipping, the hot towel, and 'itadakimasu'. The customs that make dining out feel easy.

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Buy your ticket at the machine, slurp without shame, and finish while it's hot. How to order ramen with confidence.

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Hands or chopsticks? Dip the fish, not the rice. A clear, friendly guide to enjoying sushi the way it's meant to be.