Complete Guide to Your First Trip to Japan: Essential Culture, Etiquette, and Tips

This is a summary of this course (Inflearn "Complete Guide to Traveling in Japan"). Course Overview Targeted at first-time travelers to Japan, this course covers culture, manners, and practical information across 9 chapters in approximately 60 minutes, ensuring you can travel with peace of mind even if you don't speak Japanese. Each chapter is independent, allowing you to rewatch only the sections you are interested in. Contents of All 9 Chapters 1. Basic Information on Japan — Fundamental data such as currency, time difference, voltage/connectivity, the four seasons, and the best times to visit. 2. Manners for Trains and Public Transport — How to use IC cards, onboard etiquette, escalator standing positions, and how to ride the Shinkansen. 3. Dining Etiquette — The no-tipping culture, chopstick taboos, the flow of dining at restaurants, and tips for utilizing convenience stores. 4. Shrines and Temples — The differences between the two, worship etiquette (such as two bows, two claps, and one bow), omikuji (fortunes), and amulets. 5. Onsen and Ryokan — A 4-step guide on how to enter a hot spring, what to do if you have tattoos, and how to spend your time at a traditional inn. 6. Money and Shopping — When to use cash vs. cashless payments, tax-free shopping procedures, and great shopping spots. 7. Precautions Around Town — The trash can situation, smoking rules, photography etiquette, and the culture of valuing silence. 8. Useful Japanese Phrases — Practical phrases for greetings, restaurants, shopping, and transportation. 9. Emergency Response — Contact information for emergencies, such as the police (110) and ambulance (119).