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Japan culture guide
Do's and don'ts
Going to an onsen/hot spring
Incorrect
etiquette
at
an
onsen
will
land
you
in
hot
water
so
to
speak,
so
it
is
important
to
follow
the
simple
rules
as
per
the
sign
below
(taken
from
Echoland
Hot
Springs
in
Hakuba),
translated
for you as per below.
•
You must be naked inside the bath-do not wear a towel or
underwear
•
Before you enter the bathtub wash yourself off using a
shower first
•
The bathtub is for soaking only-do not use soap or
shampoo inside the bath
•
Do not take alcohol into the hot spring-it is not the
place to party
•
Dry yourself off before you enter the changeroom (you
can use a little modesty towel for this)
Chopsticks and eating
The
humble
chopstick
has
been
the
downfall
of
many
a
foreigner,
so here's a simple guide.
•
When
you
are
not
using
your
chopsticks,
lay
them
on
the
holder
provided,or
on
the
table-do
not
leave
them
sticking
into food-(this is a custom done at funerals!).
•
If you are taking food from a shared plate-do not put the
food directly into your mouth-put it onto your own plate
first.
•
Wait for everyone to be seated first before eating-
everyone will say "itadakimasu" (grace) at the same time,
then you can all start eating.
•
At the end of the meal you say “Gochisoosama deshita”
•
At a restaurant it is frowned upon if you ask for separate
bills-better to pay all at once and work it out yourselves
later.
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