I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

Takeshita Street Dylan King I've seen a lot of travel advice focused on Japan's "unspoken rules" and expected etiquette. Living in Japan showed me that everyday life is more relaxed than the internet suggests. Respect matters, but travelers don't need to be the "perfect tourist" to visit Japan. Don't talk on trains. Don't eat while walking. Don't let your kids exist too loudly. If you've researched a trip to Japan lately, you've likely been bombarded with these rigid "warnings," shared acr...