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We've all heard about this beautiful, faraway land of the rising sun. Japan is known for its incredible culture, customs and rich traditions that are as old as history itself. So it's quite likely that if you’re a traveler there, you may run into stark cultural differences and get yourself some very weird looks on the way.

But thanks to Tina, a traveler and TikTok creator with a whopping 1.3M followers, we now have a very clear list of things you should never, ever do in Japan.

Shared in a series of fun and lighthearted TikTok videos, Tina warns that eating and drinking (yep, coffee counts too!) is a big no-go and that talking on your phone on public transport is disrespectful. Scroll down below to find out what other things you should not do in Japan!

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#1

Woman standing with backpack near seated woman on train, illustrating things you should never do in Japan regarding personal space.

Don't put your bag on a free train seat. That should be a universal thing.

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    Person demonstrating things you should never do in Japan while holding a jacket in a clothing store setting

    Don't try on clothes without a face cover. This prevents makeup from staining the material.

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    #3

    Woman in white shirt making a cross gesture in front of a taxi at night in Japan, illustrating things to avoid in Japan.

    Don't pull open the taxi door. Japan's living in 3020, remember? They open automatically.

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    Young woman eating a banana on a crowded Japan train, demonstrating things you should never do in Japan culture.

    No talking on the phone on public transport. You will get judgy stares.

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    #5

    Woman explaining common mistakes people should never do in Japan, with commuters on a crowded escalator in the background

    Don't stand on the wrong side of the escalator. Keep left if you're not in a hurry.

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    #6

    Two young people standing and holding straps on a crowded Japan train, illustrating things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't leave your backpack on inside public transport. No one wants a backpack in the face.

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    #7

    Young woman in Japan sneezing in a busy street and looking cautiously in a public restroom, illustrating travel etiquette mistakes.

    Don't blow your nose in public. It's bad manners and just kinda gross. Sniffle it back in or go to the bathroom to let those boogers out.

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    #8

    Two women in a Japanese store discussing things you should never do in Japan with one holding a model kit box.

    Don't bargain the price. It's not like the other Asian countries. In Japan most things are legit.

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    #9

    Woman in a grocery store holding apples with a warning gesture, illustrating things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't poke or squeeze fresh produce at supermarkets. Trust me, they only put out the best ones, just grab and go.

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    #10

    Woman making a surprised face while handling Japanese yen inside a store, illustrating things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't place money directly into the cashier's hands. Put it on a tray.

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    Young woman eating snacks on a busy street in Japan, illustrating things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't eat or drink while walking. Drinking coffee counts too. You will get judgy stares.

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    #12

    Woman explaining cultural rules with no kissing sign and luxury hotel room, related to things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't get into PDA. Just save it for the hotel room, okay?


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    #13

    Person using a Japanese language app and expressing a dream to be Hokage, highlighting cultural insights about Japan.

    Don't expect everyone to know English. Try to learn some Japanese.

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    #14

    Woman standing barefoot inside a room with shoes placed on the floor, illustrating things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't walk into fitting rooms with shoes on. Take them off before entering to keep everything clean.

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    #15

    Person gesturing a no sign near slippers in a Japanese home, illustrating things you should never do in Japan.

    Don't go barefoot or wear house slippers into the toilet. Use toilet slippers.

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