The basic procedure when praying at a shrine is to bow twice, clap twice, and then bow again.
撮影には規制があるの？
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You should ask for permission before taking photos.
Omikuji are fortunes written on paper strips at shrines and temples.
ゴミは勝手に捨てない
Key Points
Omikuji are fortunes written on paper strips at shrines and temples.
Pick up any litter you find and dispose of it in the proper place.
家の中で靴を脱ぐの？
Key Points
Take off your shoes when entering a house.
We arrange our own shoes neatly when entering a house.
たばこはどこで吸うの？
Key Points
There are some separated smoking areas on the street.
You should smoke in the designated areas.
日本のお寿司屋さんに行ってみよう！
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Tsukidashi is similar to a table charge in other countries. It is a light dish that is served before the ordered meal.
Agari is the green tea that is served at a sushi restaurant. It is mainly served after the meal.
日本のコンビニエンスストアでは何ができるの？
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ATMs at convenience stores offer useful services such as making withdrawals using foreign bank cards.
Convenience stores offer a wide range of useful services such as purchasing tickets and making withdrawals using foreign bank cards.
公共のお風呂場ではどうふるまえばいいの？
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Don’t bring your towel into the bath.
Wash yourself before getting into the bath.
Enter the bath naked.
日本の座禅体験をしてみよう！
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Zen meditation is a kind of Buddhist training, in which you sit with correct posture and focus your mind. You can experience this at places such as Japanese temples.
日本ではクレジットカードは使えるの？
Key Points
There are some shops that don’t allow eating or
Some Japanese shops do not accept credit cards, so you should carry some cash with you when you go out.
