Some clothes won't go down well in Japan (stock) (Image: Getty) When jetting off to countries around the globe, it's crucial to research any local rules or customs that need to be adhered to in advance. While some of these regulations may seem straightforward in certain nations, there are others where you could inadvertently upset locals. Japan is one such country.
Japan welcomes approximately 30 million international tourists annually, and these visitors are expected to abide by specific clothing guidelines. Thankfully, TikTok travel influencer @gracietravels, who boasts over 114,000 followers on the platform, has explained these rules in a useful video. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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" @gracietravels anything else to add? #japanculture #japan #japantravel #japanthings #japantiktok #japaneseculture #traveltips #whatnottowear #conservative #traveltiktok Cafe music, corporate VP, comfortable(1277239) - zukisuzuki READ MORE: Tourist can't believe his eyes as bill arrives at restaurant in Menorca She cautioned women "do not show cleavage here" and clarified that, even if you're unaware, if you expose too much skin "locals will definitely notice you and judge you". Similarly, it's vital that your jeans "do not have any holes in them" if you choose to wear them. As for men, she noted: "You rarely see anyone in shorts or flip flops.
" And you also need to be mindful about socks. "You won't be seeing a lot of people wearing shoes with no socks," she clarified. "This is because a lot of places require you to take off your shoes when entering.
For your socks, make sure they are relatively new and clean, you don't want to have any holes because this is unsanitary and unseemly in a country like Japan." Trending Holiday hotspot crowned 'Miami of Europe' – and people can't believe their eyes [LATEST] Couple visit Ibiza beach club and can't believe their eyes when bill arrives [LATEST] Beautiful European city 'can't cope' with tourist numbers and has 'no-go zones' [LATEST] SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy According to Inside Kyoto , most Japanese men don't wear shorts unless they're playing sport. Women don't show their shoulders, belly or cleavage, and most don't wear leggings unless they're doing physical activity.
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