⛩️ Omotenashi Guide
Difficulty: Caution

Don't pass food chopstick to chopstick

Passing food directly between two pairs of chopsticks echoes a funeral ritual involving bones.

In short

  • Do's: Place the food on a plate first, then let the other person pick it up
  • Don'ts: Don't transfer food directly from chopsticks to chopsticks

The rest of this manner is in the app

  • The full explanation, every Do and Don't (1 more)
  • 18 Japanese cards for Dining & Restaurants to show the staff, read aloud — offline
  • Find the right card by situation in two taps — works offline, no signal needed

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