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Want to make the most
out of your Japan trip?

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We assembled our top travel tips

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for the Land of the Rising Sun

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From temple etiquette to
how to properly eat sushi.

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Let's go!

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Politeness is very important
in Japanese culture

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So be sure to bow when
you greet someone

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or when you say goodbye.

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In general, the deeper the bow,

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the more respect you are showing.

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It's also considered
rude to use your phone

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to make calls or sounds on the train.

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So leave it till you disembark.

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When you're in Japan, 
you will probably visit a shrine.

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Here are some pointers on
how to behave in the shrine.

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First, be sure to bow slightly

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before you enter through the torii gates.

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Also walk in on the side of the gate

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because the middle is
reserved for the Gods.

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Next up, purify yourself at the chōzuya

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with the ladle and fresh water.

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Now you're ready to pay your respects.

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Bow slightly.

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Toss a coin in the box.

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Bow deeply two times.

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Clap two times

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Thank the Gods.

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And finally bow slightly
one more time.

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When you visit an onsen,
there are a few things

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that are good to know.

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First off, you generally cannot enter

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if you have any large tattoos.

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So keep that in mind.

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Secondly, most onsen
aren't mixed-gender.

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So make sure you enter the right bath.

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Before you enter the water,

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make sure you rinse
your body thoroughly.

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Next, enter the bath slowly 
and place the towel

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on the side or on top of your head.

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Make sure it doesn't touch the water.

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Now it's time to relax
and let the healing waters

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of the onsen do its work.

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If you're at a nice sushi restaurant,

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you can leave your
chopsticks on the table.

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Eat sushi like a pro.

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First off, don't mix the
wasabi into the soy sauce.

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Your sushi should already
be properly seasoned.

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But if you want to add more wasabi,

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you can add this on top of
the sushi with your chopsticks.

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Once you're ready, grab
the piece with your hands

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and tilt it fish down into the soy sauce.

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Try not to let the rice touch the sauce.

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Next, put the sushi
fish down in your mouth

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and have the piece in one bite.

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Once you've enjoyed your sushi,

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grab a slice of ginger
to cleanse your palate

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before you enjoy the next piece.

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If you are visiting a Japanese izakaya

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and want to drink like a local,

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here are some drinks you should try.

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A refreshing highball is
the start of any great night.

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The simple drink contains
Japanese whiskey

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and soda water in a tall glass.

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If the whiskey taste is too strong for you,

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ask the bartender to add some ginger

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to the drink to soften the blow.

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If you want to try
another local delicacy,

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order some sake.

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This rice wine is the
drink of choice for many

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and can be enjoyed cold or hot,

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which makes it a great drink 
for cold winter nights.

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Almost every region in Japan 
makes their own sake,

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so there are thousands of flavors to try.

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If you have a bit of a sweet tooth,
give umeshu a try.

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The sweet liqueur is
made from ume fruits,

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soaked in alcohol and is very popular.

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And of course you can't go beyond

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a traditional Japanese lager

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which goes perfect with
all the izakaya snacks.

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Whatever you do just
don't forget to kanpai!