Japan is a country that pays great attention to etiquette and rules, so when you go to Japan, you must know some basic rules and customs. Whether it is a self-help tour or a group tour, you should know the basic situation of Japan before going to Japan and make corresponding strategies to avoid knowing everything after you arrive, such as basic attractions, accommodation, transportation and so on.
You don't have to tip money. Like many Asian countries, there is no habit of tipping in Japan, because the service charge of 10% to 15% has been added to the bills of hotels and restaurants, and there is no need to tip taxis without special service.
As for spending in beauty salons, barbershops, bars and other places, you don't need to tip, learn a few words of everyday Japanese. The official language of Japan is Japanese, and the English level of young people in big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka is relatively high, and there is no problem in basic communication.
If you are traveling freely and don't know Japanese, you'd better find an overseas student from China to accompany you, which can save you half the time (personally, I think it's not difficult to know Japanese in Japan, and I know many Chinese characters. There are many Japanese in China. If you really encounter difficulties, it is easy to find your own compatriots to help you solve them.
Japanese also drink ice water in winter. They went to the store to eat, said "welcome" and immediately offered a glass of ice water with ice. If you want to drink hot water, you just need to ask the waiter for tea.
The subway in Japan is very quiet, and few people talk and play mobile phones and games. When Bian Xiao went to Japan, he had to admire the courtesy of the Japanese, whether it was sincerity or superficial hypocrisy, at least he could leave a good impression.
You can smoke outdoors, but you can't smoke while walking, or you will be caught or despised. Although not all streets are forbidden to smoke while walking, you don't know which road suddenly becomes a non-smoking street while walking, and safety comes first.