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Fun Friday 02: Drinking Etiquette in Japan

Feb 24, 2017
Learn about drinking etiquette in Japan, including seating arrangements based on seniority, pouring beer to initiate conversation, and toasting with higher social status. Discover the proper eating etiquette in Japanese pubs, such as using 'jikabashi' and 'or shibori'. Dive into the tradition of 'iponjime' ending of a drinking party and learn about ordering and drinking etiquette in izakayas.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Seating Etiquette Based on Seniority
02:29 • 2min
3
Drinking Etiquette and Social Dynamics in Japan
04:02 • 2min
4
Japanese Pub Etiquette: Jikabashi and Using the Other End of Chopsticks
05:38 • 2min
5
Traditional Ending of a Drinking Party in Japan
07:25 • 6min