10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

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If you are planning to visit Japan then there are one or two things you may want to know before you go about the customs over there.  After all, you do not want to offend anyone inadvertantly and if you get something wrong then people do not tend to be quick to forget - even if they do forgive.  So, over at matadorstudy there are a few handy tips for you - from how to address someone correctly to speaking English and safety issues.  Well worth a visit to the site, whether you are planning a trip or you are simply interested!
10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

Culture Crossing

Have you ever been a visitor to a country and been nonplused or at least perplexed by some of the customs of the people there?  What is even worse, have you ever made a cultural boo boo that had made you blush all the way to the airport, let alone for years afterwards at its very thought?

Well, online help is at hand if that is the case! The Kuriositas Kids have recently come across a wonderful website call Culture Crossing.  No matter where you are heading in the world they  have some great tips for you so you don't have to worry about putting your foot in it (whether it is your mouth or something far, far worse).

There is plenty of information at the website at the moment but if you want to join in yourself then you can become a member and start letting people know the dos and don't of visiting particular countries.  If you don't want to advise but simply ask then there is a Q&A facility too where you can ask nationals from the countries concerned anything you want (well, within reason of course!).