Japan get a big 3 Yums up in my books
The Japanese quest for harmony and perfection is a hard gig for them but makes a great experience for visitors. Everyone will tell you how clean and safe it is and the reality of that is simply great. There are lots of little things to watch out for but no one will ever make you feel uncomfortable about them. I have very few food pictures. Having your camera out taking pictures of the food is frowned upon. I’m sure they don’t want anyone touching their phones during a meal. Remember the cleanliness thing. When you sit down you are given a wet towel and after cleaning your hands, you should fold it neatly and place it beside your plate in case you need to wipe your fingers. Restaurants have baskets for you to put your bags or purse in beside your chair so you don’t have to leave anything on the floor. Our love of Japanese food was a big motivator to visit Japan but the 1 st day or so can be a bit overwhelming. We stayed at the Hyatt Shinjuku so we had our 1st su
