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Kyoto
Japan β’ Asia
City of Temples
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonMarβApr, Nov
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese
RegionAsia
π Greetings
Bowing is the traditional greeting. The deeper the bow, the more respect shown. A small nod is fine for casual situations.
π½οΈ Dining
Say 'Itadakimasu' before eating. Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice. Slurping noodles is acceptable and shows appreciation.
π Dress Code
Conservative and neat. Remove shoes when entering homes and some restaurants. Avoid showing too much skin at temples.
π« Things to Avoid
- β’Sticking chopsticks upright in rice
- β’Passing food chopstick to chopstick
- β’Tipping service workers
- β’Speaking loudly on trains
- β’Wearing shoes indoors
π‘ Did You Know?
Japan has over 6,800 islands
Trains are so punctual that delays of just a few minutes make news
Vending machines sell everything from hot meals to umbrellas
There are more elderly people than children in Japan
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