Hanuman 10 - VeloAsia 0

I agree with thursdaysd. Why anyone would want to go against the customs, culture and practice of the country in which they are guests is beyond me.

Well, tipping in Japan is regarded as an insult. I have no complaints about any service there.

> tipping in Japan is regarded as an insult.

Well just because I am a Japanese and for the record, it's not an insult. That's too strong a word, I'd say. A better word may be awkward and a bit embarassing if you see difference. Anyway tipping is simply just not done. There are a few exceptions, a form of tipping (like so called kokoro-zuke), exist though at some very high-end places. Very few and rare so you can say it's non-existent for ordinary taravellers - customers.

In Japan I have seen bell boys openly stretch out their open palms asking for tips after delivering luggage to our room. At the same time I've given tips, from the advice given here and elsewhere, in envelopes to our hostess at Ryokan before the commencement of the services.