Heart of Japan - Manners and Superstitions

This is a short student video with some basic table manners and related superstitions when eating in Japan. Fun and informative. Enjoy!

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Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Japanese
• table
• manners
• superstitions
• etiquette
• dining

[maryawinston]

Saying "ITADAKIMASU" and putting hands together is Buddhism worship.

Therefore, only the Buddhist do it.

[tpldon]

@maryawinston

Actually, the origins may be Bhuddist, but EVERYBODDY does it! Actually, they teach the children to do this in elementary school. It's considered to be good manners and no one really thinks of the religious aspect. It has become a national custom. The only people who don't seem to do it these days are some ofthe university students - and they are considered rude.

Hope this helps.

[XXXGurlRockerXXX]

soo.. how are you suppose to eat the rice?

[tpldon]

You use the chopsticks to eat of course. But you can't "stab" them into the rice and leave them there while you sip your tea, etc. You should put them on a "chopstick rest", which is usually provided.

[rocketghosties]

thank you, very helpful. but i dont understand the one part about chopsticks...how can you not put chopsticks in rice if you want to eat them?

[tpldon]

You use the chopsticks to eat of course. But you can't "stab" them into the rice and leave them "standing" while you sip your tea, etc. You should put your chopsticks beside your bowl, usually on a chopstick rest which is provided.

[OmegaWolf747]

Question: You're not supposed to leave the bowl on the table because it looks like a dog eating out of its bowl, but if the bowl is hot or heavy, then it's OK to leave it?

[Chuloloc]

Interesting. Much love and respect for Japanese culture.

[oshiototto]

ITADAKIMASU　は食べることへの感謝の気持ちです・・・

宗教とは関係ない



[alexisanimelover]

why do they creamate there dead

[richardgenox]

skinny version of andrew zimmern loool!

[AYALMAHAJIR]

@OmegaWolf747 Correct !

[Seanuk]

Great video - The music is an absolute horror show! lol