Mistakes First Time Tourists Make In Tokyo

Above, many tourists avoid trying out local restaurants. Big mistake! Photo by Armand Vaquer.

There are some mistakes that many visitors to Japan make when they visit the country for the first time. 

Before heading over, it is a good idea to "bone up" on local customs and etiquette.

To aid in that, Live Japan has a list of "15 Mistakes Tourists Make When Visiting Tokyo For The First Time".

They begin with:

Culture shock is common for first-time visitors to Tokyo. A lot of tourists can fall into the trap of assuming that Tokyo is just like any other city in the world, but Japan is a unique country with its own distinct customs, culture and etiquette. 

When in Tokyo, do as the Tokyoites do. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when visiting for the first time.

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