10 Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan1. Addressing Someone, Respect Bowing is nothing less than an art form in Japan, respect pounded into children’s heads from the moment they enter school. For tourists, a simple inclination of the head or an attempt at a bow at the waist will usually suffice. This includes casual situations like arriving at a Tokyo Airbnb as well as formal encounters. The duration and inclination of the bow is prop
