- Craft beer production on your own is forbidden.
- Japan has strict guidelines for health measures.
- Accept extra change.
- Some over-the-counter medications legal in your country may be illegal in Japan.
- Dancing is not permitted in some nightclubs.
- Certain rules when naming newborns.
- Trash Cans aren't seen in public places.
DON'T: IGNORE THE TABOO IF YOU'RE WESTERNERS Your age, gender and country of origin don't matter, because if you are travelling in Japan, you have to respect the cultural aversion to PDA. Holding hands is okay. In smaller towns, you might get a dirty look if you're walking with an arm around your partner.
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Shorts, jeans, and camisoles are perfectly fine to wear as long as you don't plan on attending religious sites. While denim isn't a popular fashion choice for those beyond their teen years, black jeans are more acceptable due to their versatile nature.
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In general, you will rarely see Japanese women with spaghetti strapped tops or even shoulders out. That doesn't mean its a no-no in Summer though – if that is what makes you most comfortable. As for showing cleavage? It rarely happens (even in fancy situations like weddings etc.)
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