Japan: Insider Tips

Here I'll throw together a hodgepodge of posts for those who may be coming to Japan, or are already here, who would like to learn a bit about the culture without having to stumble around learning things the way I do, mostly by accident.

AVAILABILITY OF HOSTELS. TYPE "OKINAWA, JAPAN" IN SEARCH, AT THIS LINK:
Hostels Hostelz.com - Hostel reviews, photos, and online booking.

Coming of Age Day

Bullfighting in Okinawa

Chopsticks and Why You Don't Pass Food with Them

Cycling in Japan

Drinking and Driving in Japan

Funeral Envelopes in Japan  You don't want to confuse this with any other envelope.

Karaoke in Japan

Knife Carrying in Japan

Lost and Found Wallet

RYUKYU ISLANDS  What The Heck Is A Ryukyu?

Squatter-Style Toilet AND Proper Positioning (boys) Infographic

TORII GATE:  SHRINE OR TEMPLE ?

TIPPING IN JAPAN  As a RULE You DON'T: THE EXCEPTION TO THE RULE

TIPS FOR TRAVELERS GOING TO SHURI CASTLE

Truck Culture in Japan

VALENTINE'S DAY IN JAPAN

WEDDING ENVELOPES IN JAPAN

YEAR OF THE RABBIT 2011