Etiquette
Tipping in Japan (Don't) — and What 'Otoshi' Is
There's no tipping in Japan — and trying to can cause confusion. Here's why, plus the small 'otoshi' charge and service charge explained.
Etiquette
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Practical
How to order and pay (without the awkwardness)
Ticket machines, the otoshi charge, cash vs. card, and how to ask for the bill — the practical mechanics of eating out in Japan.
Etiquette
Japanese dining etiquette: the essentials
Chopstick rules, why there's no tipping, the hot towel, and 'itadakimasu'. The customs that make dining out feel easy.
Etiquette
Ramen, the right way: ordering and slurping
Buy your ticket at the machine, slurp without shame, and finish while it's hot. How to order ramen with confidence.
Etiquette
How to eat sushi like a local
Hands or chopsticks? Dip the fish, not the rice. A clear, friendly guide to enjoying sushi the way it's meant to be.