The code of etiquette in Japan governs the expectations of social behavior in the country and is considered very important. Like many social cultures, etiquette varies greatly depending on one's status relative to the person in question. Many books instruct readers on its minutiae.
Some conventions may be very regional practices, and thus may not exist in all regions of Japan. Some customs have changed over the course of Japanese history. The following are generally accepted modern customs in Japan.
Read more about Etiquette In Japan: Bathing, Bowing, Making Payment, Eating and Drinking, Visiting Someone's House, Gifts and Gift-giving, Greetings, Hospitality, Letters and Postcards, Respectful Language, Service and Public Employees, Weddings, Funerals, Working Ethics, Special Birthdays, Business Cards
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