Etiquette 101: Be A Good House Guest In Tokyo

Inviting someone to dinner at home is sufficiently unusual in Japan that there's not much in the way of etiquette here, as people typically entertain by going out to eat. But as in the West, you're not going go wrong with wine or flowers. "Western" (grape) wine is the easy option, anything you'd drink at home will do fine as a gift. If you opt for flowers, avoid white flowers and chrysanthemums, since both are associated with funerals; a premade bouquet from a flower shop will be OK. 

Remember your hosts are from all walks of life, as you can see in these videos. Visit local families just like you with similar age kids, find foodies who will share their knowledge of Japanese culture. Miss your pets back home while traveling? Find a host who loves dogs just like you. They may have studied abroad in your hometown, are learning to speak your mother tongue, or want to share their traditional Japanese tea ceremony or calligraphy skills. You can confirm all these details before booking your Nagomi  Visit since all hosts go through a screening process and complete a full profile.

There are many hosts who live in the city center or a few minutes walk from famous tourist attractions. However, for those wanting to take advantage of visiting our hosts who live in more rural areas, travel up to an hour and surround yourself with beautiful rice fields or mountains. Either way it is always better to have enough time for good conversation and any unexpected pre- or post- Nagomi Visit plans with your host. Some are more than happy to take you to see or experience local hidden attractions, even if it is just a quick stop to a local supermarket.

Many hosts have acquired much of their language skill from travel, study, or work. However, always keep in mind that despite how excited the host is to communicate with you, many do not normally speak English on a daily basis so your patience would be greatly appreciated. Each participant may speak at different levels, and some may speak other languages. Many of these details can be confirmed on the host’s profile before booking.
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