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Etiquette, customs, religion, onsen manners and dining rules.

Food stalls and a lively nighttime crowd at a Japanese summer festival
Culture

A Guide to Japanese Summer Festivals (Matsuri) in 2026: Food Stalls, Yukata, Etiquette, and Where to Go

Jun 28, 2026

Two people in an indigo yukata and a blue striped kimono stand on a stone-paved lane, lined with traditional wooden buildings, each holding a handbag.
Culture

How to Wear a Yukata in Tokyo (2026): Rent in Asakusa, the One Collar Rule, and Fireworks Dates

Jun 27, 2026
Train
Culture

Japan Train Etiquette (2026): 8 Unwritten Rules Every Tourist Should Know

Jun 19, 2026
An onsen bath fed by hot water pouring from a wooden spout, with steam rising
Culture

Visiting Onsen with Tattoos in Japan: Can You Bathe if You Have Ink? A 2026 Guide to Cover-Ups, Private Baths & Tattoo-Friendly Spots

Jun 15, 2026
A glass tip jar filled with US dollar bills and coins, tagged with a handwritten "Tips" label, beside a coffee cup on a wooden table
Culture

Do You Tip in Japan? A 2026 Guide to Tipping, Service Charges, and Kokorozuke

May 31, 2026
Interior of a Tokyo sento with a large Mount Fuji wall painting above tiled bathtubs
Culture

Your First Sento: A Beginner's Guide to Tokyo's Neighborhood Bathhouses

May 24, 2026
A person walking under a clear vinyl umbrella on a rainy traditional street in Japan
Culture

Japan Rainy Season Guide: Umbrella Etiquette Every Traveler Should Know

May 20, 2026
Countless coins littering the bottom of a spring pond at Oshino Hakkai, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Culture

Please Don't Throw Coins in the Pond — It's Not a Wishing Well

May 12, 2026