Is it OK to kiss in Japan?

We hold hands and kiss in public often in Japan. The only place we don't kiss is on a train, bus, or subway or at the hot springs. For all couples, same sex or not, it is culturally rude to kiss on the trains or subways or buses. It is a small tight space and it could make people uncomfortable.



People Also Ask

Japanese first dates are neutral — there are no public displays of affection and no overt physical or verbal displays of desire.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, in Japan parents and children bath together fully naked. And that's culturally perfectly normal. From a Japanese perspective, together tub-time is good for family bonding.

MORE DETAILS

Wearing flip flops in public places such as on the street or in a restaurant is less common in Japan than in some other countries, as it is considered more casual and less appropriate for formal occasions.

MORE DETAILS