1. You can drink alcohol in public places
You can drink anywhere and anytime. No police will warn you for it. You can even drink in buses and trains.
2. Slurping noodles is a good sign
Ramen, soba, udon, noodle etc. If you slurp while eating them, it means you liked it.
3. You can sleep drunk in public places
And don't worry nobody will steal your wallet!
4. You can smoke in restaurants
It's a salary man culture. They get out of work and eat, drink and smoke. But the interesting thing is that you can't smoke on the streets.
5. You don't say "bless you"
There is no such pharase in Japanese. If you see someone sneezing just ignore it. You don't have to say anything.
6. You can read books in the book stores
You can read books or magazines in the book stores and you don't have to buy them. You can even read the entire book!
7. You can hold your bowl while eating
If the bowl fits your hand then go for it.
8. Some soups are drunk from the bowl
You don't use any spoon, you just drink it from the bowl.
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