TL;DR: Over 31 million visitors need to navigate Japan's etiquette maze for a seamless experience. Public dining norms in Japan favor stationary snacking, not on-the-go munching. "Respecting ...

So says GetYourGuide’s Japan expert - and Tokyo native - Takao Nishina. But what are the rules? Takao reveals all here - the unspoken etiquette do's and don'ts that'll save you during a visit ...

AFP via Getty Images So, when a curious tourist who was keen to make a better impression than many others asked an etiquette question in a popular Japan Travel Tips group on Facebook ...

It is important to be aware of the distinctive funeral customs and manners practiced in Japan and the basic flow ... overlook this minor breach of etiquette. People usually carry juzu prayer ...

Like riding the train, shopping has its own cultural norms and etiquette to follow in Japan. While going to a brick-and-mortar store is becoming less common in favor of online shopping in many parts ...

GIFU, Japan -- With 800 years of sword-making tradition, the city of Seki in Japan's Gifu prefecture is tapping its claim to ...

The "keep-the-way-open" rule is common in urban regions across Japan to allow those in a hurry to walk through one side unhindered. However, the etiquette varies depending on the region.

SAITAMA--Authorities in this prefecture just north of Tokyo are moving to enforce escalator etiquette to crack down ... according to data by the Japan Elevator Association, an industry group.