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 Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:20 pm
I'm going to Japan in about 5 days, with my Grandmother who knows positively NOTHING about Japan, the language, or the culture. I've been studying the language for 2 years now, and have a decent understanding of etiquette, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions of things that may be helpful for a 2 week tour-planned stay?
Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
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Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:42 pm
You're so lucky to be going to Japan! o:
Unfortunately, since I've never been there and I still don't know much about Japan, I have no tips for you, sorry.
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Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:26 pm
yeah you are lucky to go to japan, i wish i could go, and no i have no tips 4 u! sorry sweatdrop crying
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:16 am
Teach your Grandma when to say Dozo, Gomen, Sumimasen, and Arigato and she can get anywhere....thats what I learned last summer.
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:28 pm
Ooh, what part(s) of Japan are you going to? Hmm.... You'd think I'd have some advice for you, but giving you train and shopping tips doesn't seem all that practical for a tourist. Well, don't be afraid to talk to people in Japanese. It'll be good practice, and people will be pretty forgiving if you're a foreigner. And remember to take your shoes off when entering peoples' houses - you also have to do that in some restaurants, so keep an eye out for that.
People always warn me not to stick my chopsticks straight up in my rice dish because that's only done during funerals, but I would never have dreamed of doing such a thing before they'd told me that.
Haha, I feel braindead today, sorry. Anyway, I hope you have fun! ^_^
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:45 pm
I'm currently in Japan, and here's a few tips:
1. When you enter people's homes, please leave you shoes behind.
2. Do not be afraid to sweat. especially if it's in the summer.
3. Do not be alarmed if the Keyboards in the on all the computers are a little funky, it's simply a different Keyboard.
3.a. (the apostraphe (') is above the seven key, and the underscore is next to the question mark... and the like)
4. BE FRIENDLY. It goes a long way towards making a good relationship.
5. Sip you Miso soup. do not take a spoon to it, no matter how hot it is.
6. Thank the cook.
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:36 pm
megaman2040 I'm currently in Japan, and here's a few tips: 1. When you enter people's homes, please leave you shoes behind. 2. Do not be afraid to sweat. especially if it's in the summer. 3. Do not be alarmed if the Keyboards in the on all the computers are a little funky, it's simply a different Keyboard. 3.a. (the apostraphe (') is above the seven key, and the underscore is next to the question mark... and the like) 4. BE FRIENDLY. It goes a long way towards making a good relationship. 5. Sip you Miso soup. do not take a spoon to it, no matter how hot it is. 6. Thank the cook. Regarding number 2, do bring deoderant. I have lived here in Japan for a long time and i still get mine sent from home. There is no such thing as roll-on deoterant (at least not for under $8 a stick) and Japanese tend to use goofy sprays that have absolutely zero effectiveness. For some reason, Japanese (guys at least) tend not to sweat nearly as much as us whities.
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:12 pm
bakahito There is no such thing as roll-on deoterant (at least not for under $8 a stick) and Japanese tend to use goofy sprays that have absolutely zero effectiveness. For some reason, Japanese (guys at least) tend not to sweat nearly as much as us whities. You're right about the sprays being the only forms of deoderant available in Japan, so if you prefer roll-on, I would agree to bring it with. As far as the 2nd statement, I would like to beg to differ. And I am not going to elaborate on that anymore, for fear of incriminating myself. redface
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:05 pm
bakahito megaman2040 I'm currently in Japan, and here's a few tips: 1. When you enter people's homes, please leave you shoes behind. 2. Do not be afraid to sweat. especially if it's in the summer. 3. Do not be alarmed if the Keyboards in the on all the computers are a little funky, it's simply a different Keyboard. 3.a. (the apostraphe (') is above the seven key, and the underscore is next to the question mark... and the like) 4. BE FRIENDLY. It goes a long way towards making a good relationship. 5. Sip you Miso soup. do not take a spoon to it, no matter how hot it is. 6. Thank the cook. Regarding number 2, do bring deoderant. I have lived here in Japan for a long time and i still get mine sent from home. There is no such thing as roll-on deoterant (at least not for under $8 a stick) and Japanese tend to use goofy sprays that have absolutely zero effectiveness. For some reason, Japanese (guys at least) tend not to sweat nearly as much as us whities. That goes for girls too.... Also...Japanese people dont tend to have much of an oder...and I know I got a comment on mine once or twice while walking around in 34 degree heat....what I ended up doing was getting towel and just having it handy to wipe my face and such every once and a while
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:45 pm
Even though I have not been to Japan I have a few friends that are japanese. Main things to know are,
Be very respectful and bow alot. Some people may come up and attempt to shake your hand and bow at the same time.
Try to not have any of your bodily emmissions be noticed, this includes sneezing, farting, or burping.
Generally Japanese will have a non touching policy but if they give you a backrub on a train or something, do not considure it wierd unless if they do something perverted along with it. They just are doing that to be nice. But also as to relationships, let them let you know when it is ok to hug them and such.
Do not eat on the go, or chat on the cellphone while walking, this is extremely rude. Also do not eat on the train unless food is offered on it. Especially on subway systems.
Also if some japanese come up to you and want to practice their english with you or want you to say something in english, take the time and do so unless you are in an absolute hurry.
Shoes off in houses, certain rooms, and certain buildings is a big thing.
Do not wash yourself in the bath. Wash yourself outside of it.
Can't really think of anymore tonight.
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:42 am
derickstouds2 Even though I have not been to Japan I have a few friends that are japanese. Main things to know are, Be very respectful and bow alot. Some people may come up and attempt to shake your hand and bow at the same time. Try to not have any of your bodily emmissions be noticed, this includes sneezing, farting, or burping. Generally Japanese will have a non touching policy but if they give you a backrub on a train or something, do not considure it wierd unless if they do something perverted along with it. They just are doing that to be nice. But also as to relationships, let them let you know when it is ok to hug them and such. Do not eat on the go, or chat on the cellphone while walking, this is extremely rude. Also do not eat on the train unless food is offered on it. Especially on subway systems. Also if some japanese come up to you and want to practice their english with you or want you to say something in english, take the time and do so unless you are in an absolute hurry. Shoes off in houses, certain rooms, and certain buildings is a big thing. Do not wash yourself in the bath. Wash yourself outside of it. Can't really think of anymore tonight. If you are talking about random strangers giving out backrubs on trains, I call shinanigans. Chikans (aka perverts) are a big probablem on public transit but thanks to some new uber stringent laws, they have started to abate. None the less, keep an eye out for dirty old men when the train or subway is crowded. While I wouldn't recommend walking and eating, walking and talking on the cell phone is a-ok as far as I'm concerned. Since Japanese cellphones are much more expensive than in the US, you typically use them to email other cell phone users. The only place cellphone chatting is rather taboo is the train car but everyone does it from time to time. Speaking of train cars, try not to make a rucus or wander around in the middle of the ailes. Nothing really complex, just be respectful of those around you, especially when you are traveling in small, closed in areas.
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:36 am
KaitlynintheGoal That goes for girls too.... Also...Japanese people dont tend to have much of an oder...and I know I got a comment on mine once or twice while walking around in 34 degree heat....what I ended up doing was getting towel and just having it handy to wipe my face and such every once and a while I really, really don't think that is true. If you have ever been cooped up in a classroom with 40 Japanese high school students in the middle of the summer, you might beg to differ.
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