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Find Allergy or Halal-Friendly Restaurants
Check ingredients, shared tools, and restaurant handling before ordering.
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Tipping Is Usually Not Needed
Do not leave tips in most places; check payment and service charges.
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Use Restaurant Ticket Machines
How to pay first, choose a menu item, and hand over the ticket.
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JNTO Japanese Customs and EtiquetteJapan National Tourism OrganizationOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-11JNTO Ramen and Restaurant Ticket MachinesJapan National Tourism OrganizationOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-11JNTO Tipping in JapanJapan National Tourism OrganizationOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-11Consumer Affairs Agency Food Labelling and Allergy SheetConsumer Affairs AgencyOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-11