It helps to try and learn some of these etiquette rules, particularly when it comes to restaurants. And there's one tradition Americans commonly fumble when dining out in Japan: paying the bill.

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The "keep-the-way-open" rule is common in urban regions across Japan to allow those in a hurry to walk through one side unhindered. However, the etiquette varies depending on the region.