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Unspoken Rules in Japan

A practical guide to the everyday social rules that are not always written down but are widely expected.

Japan has many everyday expectations that are not formal laws but are still taken seriously.

Common examples

  • Do not talk on the phone on trains
  • Keep noise low in public
  • Line up properly and wait your turn
  • Be on time, especially in formal situations
  • Do not open products in stores before buying them

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