If this is your first time traveling to Japan! Be careful of this (2)

#TravelGuide #JapanTravel #JapanTravelGuide If this is your first time traveling to Japan! Be careful of this (2) Here's the second installment of things to be careful of when traveling to Japan! * Smoking inside buildings There are still many restaurants that allow smoking, but basically most indoor spaces are non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. * Local language barrier: English is often limited. It would be useful to learn basic Japanese greetings and expressions. However, these days, it seems that basic English is available in tourist destinations! However, if you go to a small city or a local restaurant, you will only be able to speak Japanese, so Papago is a must * Restaurant manners: It is important to follow dining etiquette, such as not leaving food behind, and not sticking chopsticks in rice. * Escalator etiquette: In most areas, stand on one side (left in Tokyo, right in Osaka) and leave the other side empty for passage. * No eating on the subway: Avoid eating while moving, and be especially careful with smelly foods.