The difference of national interpretations of etiquette are comically illustrated in a little story told by a lady in Washington society. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

so rather than memorizing particular actions as necessary, it is better to learn the rationale behind them. These articles present the background to different aspects of Japanese etiquette.

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 Japanese ...

Don't ruin the cinematic experience of your fellow moviegoers. Here are some unwritten etiquette rules you need to know ...

GIFU--Students here are replicating one of Japan’s top hot spring resorts in virtual reality to help foreign visitors learn onsen etiquette online before experiencing the real thing. The three ...