The Traveler¡¯s Etiquette Guide to Hokkaido

[Randy W]

 

Japanese tourism board writes pamphlet to remind Chinese visitors to not fart or burp in public

 

 

 

Japanese etiquette is based on avoiding causing discomfort or nuisance to others.

 

Accordingly, the Japanese will avoid bodily functions such as belching or flatulence in public entirely, or perform bodily functions as discreetly as possible. Of course, these functions are a necessary part of human life, but please be modest and discreet when visiting Japan.

 

To combat the unflattering flatulence emitted by Chinese tourists.,the Hokkaido Tourism Organization began distributing these revised editions of their booklet on cultural advice for unaware tourists, called "The Travelers Etiquette Guide to Hokkaido."

 

 

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Edited April 29, 2016 by Randy W (see edit history)