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Question 1

Three types of standing bowing

Answer 1

Eshaku, Keirei, Saikeirei

Question 2

What is Tejime?

Answer 2

A Japanese custom of rhythmic hand clapping.

Question 3

When is Tejime Performed?

Answer 3

Performed at the end of a significant event.

Question 4

Tejime

How is Ippon-jme performed?

Answer 4

Ippon-jime : three rounds of three claps followed by a single clap (3-3-3-1).

Question 5

Tejime

How is Sanbon-jime performed?

Answer 5

Sanbon-jime : three sets of ippon-jime, totaling three rounds of (3-3-3-1).

Question 6

What are the seating terms for seating hierarchy?

Answer 6

Kazima: Honorary seat (higher status/authority)
Shimoza: Lower Seat (individuals of lower status or rank)

Question 7

What are Eating from Bowls Manners?

Answer 7

Eating from Bowls: Small bowls should be lifted close to your mouth; larger dishes should remain on the table.

Question 8

What are the chopsticks manners?

Answer 8

Sharing Food: Use dedicated serving chopsticks when sharing food from communal dishes.

Mayoibashi: Moving chopsticks over bowls while deciding what to eat.
Yosebashi: Using chopsticks to pull or shift bowls.
Tatakibashi: Making noise by hitting bowls or plates.
Watashibashi: Resting chopsticks on the edge of a bowl or plate.
Sagurabashi: Searching for items within a bowl.
Neburibashi: Licking the ends of chopsticks.
Tatebashi: Sticking chopsticks upright in rice.
Chigiribashi: Using chopsticks like knives and forks.
Sashibashi: Stabbing food with chopsticks.
Utsushibashi: Transferring food from one pair of chopsticks to another.
Namidabashi: Picking up food and letting it drip.

Question 9

Expressions used before and after your meals

Answer 9

Beginning the Meal: Start with “itadakimasu” (“I gratefully receive”) after everyone has ordered.

Ending the Meal: Conclude with “gochisoosama deshita” (“thank you for the feast”) to express gratitude to the cook and for the ingredients.

Question 10

What are drinking manners for waiting?

Answer 10

Waiting: Wait for everyone to have a drink and raise their glasses for a toast, typically saying “kampai,” before starting to drink.

Question 11

What are drinking manners for pouring?

Answer 11

Pouring: Pour drinks for one another instead of filling your own glass, and regularly check your friends’ cups to refill them as needed.

Question 12

What are drinking manners for sipping?

Answer 12

Sipping: If someone offers to refill your drink, take a sip from your glass before presenting it to them.

Question 13

What is temiyage when visiting a house?

Answer 13

Bring a small gift, known as temiyage, as a token of appreciation.　
Usually small snacks or sweets, and while there are no strict rules, it’s nice to wrap them neatly.

Question 14

What is genkan when visiting a house?

Answer 14

Removing your shoes at the entrance

Question 15

What is the Toilet eitquette when using the restroom when visiting a house?

Answer 15

Wear provided toilet slippers

Question 16

Departure Cues:

When do you leave a house your visiting?

Answer 16

Japan is considered a high-context culture→ understanding nonverbal cues is crucial.
Japanese hosts might not directly indicate when it’s time for guests to leave, often hinting instead.　(Need to read the atmosphere)

Question 17

What is the primary difference between an onsen and a sento in terms of water source?

Answer 17

Onsen uses natural, mineral-rich hot spring water, while sento uses heated tap water.

Question 18

What should you do with your towel while soaking in an onsen?

Answer 18

Do not let the towel touch the water; place it on the edge of the tub or balance it on your head.

Question 19

What is the first step before entering the bathing area of an onsen?

Answer 19

Wash your body thoroughly at the washing area using a small stool and provided bucket or shower.

Question 20

Is full nudity required for onsens true or false

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Where do you place your clothes and belongings when visiting an onsen?

Answer 21

In the basket provided in the changing room.

Question 22

What should you do before returning to the changing room after bathing?

Answer 22

Pat yourself dry with a small towel to avoid dripping water.