Do you tip in Japan?
Tipping is generally not customary in Japan at restaurants, in taxis, at hotels and so on. A word of thanks is enough.
Shops & Hotels
Tipping, reservations, checkout lines and hotel stays.
How do you cancel a restaurant reservation?
If you cannot go, contact the restaurant and cancel as early as possible. Let them know if you are running late, too.
How do you queue in shops?
Line up in one row along the footprints on the floor or the "please line up here" signs, and go to the register in turn.
What is the etiquette for fitting rooms?
Ask a staff member when you want to try something on. In many fitting rooms you take your shoes off before stepping in.
What about noise and shared spaces in hotels?
Keep quiet in corridors, lobbies and other shared spaces, especially at night. Whether you may leave your room in a yukata or slippers depends on the facility.
Do you have to use the cash tray?
If there is a tray at the register, people usually put their money on it. It is not a rule, though, and staff sometimes take money by hand.