Japan is not a tip required country, but there are certain occasions in which you are asked to give money as a way of expressing your wishes. In this article I will talk about some of those occasions, part of the Japanese customs and traditions when you will need to offer cash either for gratitude…

Funerals or soushiki in Japan generally follow Buddhist customs. Soon after the passing of a loved one, the deceased’s family holds a funeral service in either a temple, funeral hall, or in the deceased’s home for two consecutive days. The first day is the wake or otsuya, wherein family, relatives, friends, and colleagues come together…

Japanese marriages and funerals are considered to be some of the most expensive in the world. This has been a traditional practice for all people of different backgrounds. In recent studies, though, many of the younger generations are becoming more skeptical about these traditions. Concern about monetary issues remained a key discussion point. Multiple studies…