Things you should know before heading to Tokyo

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 1. Do not tip waiters 

Serving a thoughtful way is a part of Japanese culture. You should not add a tip for taxi drivers, hairdressers, receptionists or bar bartender. Because they do not look forward to bonuses and will also deny money. Some restaurants have calculated the gratuity in the bill. If you leave a tip, whether little or much, the staff will serve you until the last run in the city to return.

 2. Walk on the left side 

Tokyo is a metropolitan city with the greatest population density in the world, about 35 million people. However, the crowd here is always orderly, everyone will wait until the red lights to go through. People walking on a sidewalk Always follow the unwritten rule is to go to the left side, almost like driving a car. There is only one exception when you book the elevator, stand on the left side and the right side.

 3. Smoking Area 

You are allowed to smoke in enclosed spaces such as bars or small restaurants. Many express train also has a room dedicated to your smoking. However, smoking is taboo in sidewalk areas and in areas prohibited. The city patrols will prevent people walk while smoking.

 4. A card can be used for both trains and buses 

's Subway system is essentially a network of three companies. Previously, each company has a their own ticket. Today, the share of Suica cards and allow people PASMO out on all the systems.

From May 3/2013, the fee is also more simplified when a single card can be used for both trains and buses in the country. You can buy such a card in the ticket machine when you arrive Tokyo. The deposit amount for the card is 500 yen ( more than 100,000 ) and can be refunded if the surplus. Even, you can keep the card as mementos of their trip.

 5. The public baths in Japan 

The public baths, known as sento are vestiges from the past when most Japanese do not have a bathtub. Whether equipped with bathroom with carbonated water and soap is kind of good or bathroom in a small old town with a hair dryer running with coins were produced from the 1960s, all of which cost ¥ 450 ( 90,000 VND). Tokyo Sento Association is trying to know more tourists to this type of community than before the summer Olympic Games in 2020.

 6. Always heard the welcome 

During his time in Tokyo, whether you go to the restaurant or service area, you will hear them say " Irasshaimase ". That's a polite way to welcome the Japanese. That phrase means " please go " or " Welcome to ".

 7. Delicious sushi 

Famous Tsukiji Fish Market begins at 5 am is the best place for you to enjoy the fresh taste of sushi in the early morning. But no need to wake up too early, but you notice that many such stores will close at 1 pm. Only went there once and when you return home, you will not have sushi that where possible so delicious.

 8. Very few places have free wifi 

But the number of places have wifi in Japan is increasing, but connecting with them is not simple. Even where there is free wifi popular as Starbucks, they also require you to create an account first. Instead of renting a SIM, many tourists that rent a pocket wifi at the airport to use with their smart phone is the quickest way to get into the network.