Wander. Capture. Repeat.

I ate incredibly well during my 4-week trip to Japan! Check out the gallery for my personal Top 12 must-try Japanese dishes.

Dining Culture in Japan – Quick Etiquette Guide:

• Traditional restaurants: sit on floor cushions at low tables (tatami rooms)

• Shoes off at the entrance, indoor slippers provided

• Use separate “toilet slippers” for the restroom

• Pay at the front counter, not at the table

• Tipping is not customary

• Izakaya = Japanese pubs | Ryotei = exclusive, traditional restaurants

• Use chopsticks properly:
   ✘ Don’t stick them upright into rice (symbol of death)
   ✘ Don’t point or push dishes with them