Culture Traveler Essentials

What to wear in Japan: dress codes for temples, cities, and onsen; the shoe rule; how to wear yukata; and seasonal advice.

Onsen etiquette: how to use a Japanese hot spring correctly — the washing station, tattoo policies, outdoor baths, and more.

Japanese gift-giving customs: ochugen, oseibo, omiyage, presentation rules, and gifts you should never give.

Japan travel etiquette: the 20 essential behaviors covering shoes, transport, shrines, restaurants, and onsen.