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Tipping in Japan

Not done

There is no tipping in Japan. Leaving money can cause confusion.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

Restaurants

No

Not done. If you leave money on the table, staff may chase you to return it. Some places add a 10% service charge.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Taxis

No

Not customary.

Sources: [2] [3]

Tour guides

Envelope

Private guides and interpreters used to foreign visitors may accept a tip. Give it discreetly, in an envelope.

Sources: [2] [3] [4]

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Public holidays in Japan

Sources

Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.

  1. Wikipedia: List of tipping customs by country

  2. Wikivoyage: Japan

  3. Japan National Tourism Organization

  4. Lonely Planet: Tipping in Asia

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