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10/12/2025

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Restaurant staff placing an oshibori towel on a tray at a Japanese table
Why Do Japanese Restaurants Give Wet Towels Before a Meal?
Glass of barley tea served at a Japanese restaurant table
Why Is Water Free in Japan? The Culture Behind a Small but Surprising Detail
Finger pressing a wooden call button on the table inside a Japanese restaurant
Why Do Japanese Restaurants Have Call Buttons on the Table?
Foreign customer raising a hand and saying “Sumimasen” to get the attention of staff inside a quiet Japanese restaurant
Why Do Japanese Restaurants Call Out “Sumimasen” Instead of Waiting Quietly?
Foreign couple quietly enjoying a meal in a calm Japanese family restaurant while staff keep a respectful distance
Why Don’t Japanese Waiters Interrupt Your Meal?

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Why Do Japanese Restaurants Give Wet Towels Before a Meal?
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Why Is Water Free in Japan? The Culture Behind a Small but Surprising Detail
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