Bathing Etiquette in Japan
Japanese communal-bath etiquette centres on washing before soaking, keeping towels and hair out of shared water, protecting privacy, and following each facility’s rules.
Travel Etiquette
Shinto Shrine (Jinja)
A Shinto shrine, or jinja, is a sacred institution and precinct where kami are honoured through worship, offerings, purification, and festivals.
Hatsumode
Hatsumode is the first shrine or temple visit of the Japanese New Year, combining worship with omikuji, amulets, ema, and seasonal customs.
Japanese Shrine Etiquette
Japanese shrine etiquette commonly includes a torii bow, purification, an offering, bows and claps, with local instructions taking priority.