BRIDGE Quick Guides
You're here right now. Here's what to do.
Quick Guides are short, situational checklists for the moment you're actually in — at a station, at the garbage area, at an onsen. For the full explanation of a rule — what it means and why — see the matching Japanese Rules Decoded page linked from each guide.
At a Train Station
A fast checklist for train stations in Japan — boarding, queueing, and phone etiquette in under a minute.
At an Apartment Garbage Area
A fast checklist for taking out household trash in Japan — what to check before you bring the bag down.
At an Onsen or Sento
A fast checklist for your first onsen or sento visit in Japan — washing, towels, and tattoo policies.
Using a Bicycle
A fast checklist for riding a bicycle in Japan — road vs. sidewalk, at a glance.
Someone Corrected Me — What Do I Do?
Someone corrected you in Japan? A fast checklist for what to do next.