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Eating in Japan: Ticket Machines, Tipping and Paying

Ticket-machine ordering, tipping, and paying at restaurants.

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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: 2026-07-11

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