Travel

Japan: Respectful Travel in Japan

Japan rewards curiosity, but curiosity is most useful when accompanied by attention to the people who live there. This guide explores customs, manners and traditions that help a visitor move through the country with greater understanding. It considers behaviour in public spaces, temples, restaurants, trains and onsen, together with ideas such as craft, restraint and respect. The intention is not to turn travel into a test, but to make the experience richer by noticing the expectations that keep everyday life working.