Good manners in Japan!

In public there are things that must absolutely be avoided:
- Any contact with intimist connotation (such as to exchange a kiss!)
- Looking directly at someone, the demonstration of feelings
- Speaking loudly: be careful, the Japanese are very discreet and respectful of other people. For example, to speak loudly on public transport is frowned upon in Japan.
- If you wish to blow your nose, make it when you are alone! It is considered impolite to blow your nose in front of other people.

- The Japanese don’t shake hands or kiss each other in public, they practice the “oijigi”. “Oijigi” means to tilt the body towards your interlocutor. A man has to keep his arms along his legs and a woman should keep them in front of her.
The degree, the number and the duration of the tilt varies under the circumstances (age, social position).
The oijigi is used to thank, to apologize, to say "hello" as to part.
- It is prohibited to smoke in the street. Spaces have been created for smokers. Watch out! If you smoke in the street you will have to pay a fine!