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Holidays 2019: Never do this one thing when travelling in Japan or risk serious insult


Holidays to countries with very different cultures to the UK are a fascinating and important experience for Britons. It can be very interesting indeed to learn about different ways of life. It’s not just about sampling local delicacies or learning the native language, though – it’s also important to learn what not to do. Japan is one country which holds a great deal of appeal to Britons thanks to its stunning scenery, cuisine, history and more.

However, there’s one thing you shouldn’t do when travelling in Japan as it could be interpreted as rather rude.

Tipping can be a very controversial topic in plenty of places and it can very hard to know what to do.

In some countries it is considered insulting to tip and in others it is insulting not to tip. So what’s the rule in Japan?

The experts at travel website Big Domain have explained how to manage gratuities in Japan.

They explained that tipping is generally frowned upon and doing so could be viewed as impolite.

“Don’t feel the need to leave a substantial tip when dining out in Japan, even if the service was incredible,” Big Domain told Express.co.uk.

“Tipping is commonly perceived as an insult to locals as it can be an offensive display of wealth and even pity.

“It’s even advised to refrain from using the word tip or ‘chippu’ in Japan to avoid offending local vendors and service staff.”

Jo Price, PR Manager of Big Domain added: “It’s important to understand that expectations differ widely from destination to destination.

“With this in mind, we highly recommend doing as much research as you can before your trip to find out both the average tipping rate in the area, as well as other common customs that could be considered rude in other countries.

“If you are on holiday and still unsure, try to observe other locals or ask a trusted source such as a concierge or your tour guide operator for their tips on how to avoid any cross-country offences.”

Japan was this year revealed to have the strongest passport in the whole world.

The Henley Passport Index for 2019 revealed both Japan and Singapore provide visa-free access for their citizens to the most countries – 189 in total. 

For those heading abroad this summer, Martin Lewis has advised Britons to make the most of overseas credit cards.

“If you normally spend abroad on debit or credit cards, while the providers get near-perfect rates, most add an up to three per cent ‘non-sterling exchange rate fee’ on top – meaning something that costs £100 costs you £103,” Lewis told ITV’s Good Morning Britain. 

“Yet specialist overseas credit cards don’t add that fee, so you get the same near-perfect exchange rate as the providers – smashing bureau de change – in every country, every time you go away.

“Just ensure you pay the card off in full each month to minimise the interest.”



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