Is it rude to drink coffee while walking in Japan?

Don't eat while walking It's also very rare for the Japanese to walk outside holding coffees. This is one of Japan's cultural “rules” that I still can't get used to. I still sometimes walk to the train station while munching on some bread from a convenience store on days I didn't have time to eat at home.



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Do NOT Eat Food. There is a custom in Japan where most people do not eat food outside other than when in restaurants. However, when using the bullet train or the green car, you are permitted to eat food. Normal trains and people commuting using said trains do not permit the consumption of food whilst riding the train.

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Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment).

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Yes, drinking water from taps in Japan is safe. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water in Japan. Metro train stations have public water fountains, but otherwise these can be hard to find (this is the land of vending machines after all).

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Basic Rules Pedestrians should walk on the right side of the road, while automobiles and bicycles should travel on the left side. Between automobiles and pedestrians, pedestrians get right-of-way. You should obey all traffic signals and road signs. You should follow any instructions given by police officers.

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In summer, many people choose to wear longer skirts or slacks instead of shorts, and few wear tank tops. Pack clothes that aren't too flashy and make sure they're appropriate for the activities and the season you have planned. Bring a dressier outfit if you plan on eating somewhere nice.

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