Japan is a country that captivates many tourists, it has a unique culture that is almost not affected by external influences.
Not only have diverse and delicious food, famous attractions also bring the perfect combination of city life and a peaceful experience in nature.
Tourists can plan a trip to Japan, but there are some things they need to keep in mind when coming to this country.
Buy a Japan Rail card
The JR (Japan Rail) card allows travelers to take unlimited trips on the JR Shinkansen (high-speed boat) route stretching from Tokyo to the districts.
Tickets can be purchased between seven, fourteenth or twenty-one days depending on when the tourist plans to explore the country.
Not just eating and going
When traveling to any country, it is important to be aware of cultural differences.
In Japan, one of the sophisticated things that people should know is not just go and eat. This is considered rudimentary because they believe that doing another activity while eating means you do not appreciate or do not want to enjoy the dish.
Therefore, when buying food at a market or store along the road, remember to sit on a stretcher or wait until you are still before starting to enjoy it.
Always carry a passport with you
Many people choose to leave their passport in a safe at a hotel or motel when exploring a new city.
Although this is often a safer decision, in Japan, the law stipulates that foreign tourists must always carry a passport. This is required by the Japanese authorities, who have the right to stop you and request the provision of this identification.
The benefit of carrying a passport is that when tourists shop at stores in Japan, if they spend over 5,000 yen, they will be able to buy goods with tax exemption if they present their passport when paying.
taking off your shoes before entering the house
Many countries can get used to wearing shoes indoors. However, in Japan, this is considered very offensive.
Whenever visitors enter someone else's house, they should leave their shoes at the door to show respect. In many cases, the homeowner will give guests a pair of sandals to wear indoors. At hotels in Japan, visitors will often see signs asking them to take off their shoes at the entrance and use pre-supplied sandals.
Japan has very few trash bins
When visiting tourist attractions in Japan, it will not be difficult for you to realize that there are very few trash bins here.
So when traveling to Japan, look for recycling bins located right next to vending machines and parks, convenience stores and in terminals or you can prepare accompanying trash bins.
