This illustrated guide to standards of courtesy and behavior is essential for anyone traveling to Japan. Knowing how to act each time will allow you to earn the respect of your hosts, get better care and enjoy more of the land of the rising sun, its people and customs. The book covers all the essential elements, what to wear and what not, how to behave on a day-to-day basis and at business meetings, advice on travel, how to get around and where to stay, how to greet, how to behave during meals, and other more subtle details such as tone of voice, body language, mobile phone use and how to dress appropriately for each occasion (plus what to do with your tattoos!). The book is completed with some basic expressions for communicating in Japanese, making it the ideal travel companion for anyone planning to visit Japan for recreational or professional reasons.