Dining in Japan comes with rules visitors should know. In this opener, Adam and Rachel walk through the three big chopstick no-nos, the meaning of itadakimasu and gochisousama, why slurping noodles is fine, and why you always pick up your rice bowl.
Show notes
What we cover
- The three chopstick taboos: hashiwatashi, sashibashi, mayoibashi
- Why Japanese say itadakimasu and gochisousama
- Slurping noodles — why it is actually good manners
- Holding your rice bowl, and inu-gui (dog eating)