Let’s get to know Japan. No matter where you travel, you should know a little about that country. From do’s, prohibitions, tips, culture, and interesting tidbits, here are 20 things to know about Japan. that you may not have known before You will be able to travel smoothly without going wrong with your plans. It also makes the trip more fun!

1. Japan has 8 regions and is divided into 47 prefectures.

2. Narita Airport Located in Chiba Prefecture. Not Tokyo Prefecture

3. The Kansai region has a dialect called the Kansai dialect or Kansai ben.

4. The bus has both air conditioning and heater. Depends on the season

5. Do not touch the cherry blossoms. Because they are fragile and fall off easily.

6. Taking photos of others without their permission is against the law.

7. Do not use chopsticks to stick into the rice bowl. Because it is similar to the way Japanese people put incense sticks to pay homage to corpses.

8. Some onsen can be used by people with tattoos. But you must check carefully and strictly follow the rules.

9. If you lose something, there is a high chance of getting it back. But not always

10. You should carry your passport with you while traveling. You may be asked to see by the police.

11. It’s normal for Japanese people to wear face masks. To prevent germs and the spread of infection to others.

12. You can buy alcohol 24 hours a day.

13. Many hotels and accommodations Including public places, you can fill up with tap water and drink straight from the faucet.

14. You can throw toilet paper into the toilet.

15. Many train stations have stamps or Eki Stamps for you to keep as souvenirs.

16. Children under 18 years of age cannot purchase cigarettes from vending machines. They must scan their Taspo card, which is a legal license, before purchasing.

17. Minimarts have restrooms available almost everywhere.

18. Japanese people walk quickly. Be careful not to stop and walk as you may run into local people. If you look at the map Or press the phone to walk to the side of the road first.

19. When eating miso soup, you can drink it right away.

20. Do not open an umbrella, talk on the phone, or wear headphones while cycling.

And here are some things to know, prohibitions, and rules that you should know for traveling to Japan. Including some beliefs that Thai people may misunderstand and have never known before. Hopefully it will be useful for everyone who travels to Japan.

Reference: chillchilljapan