【Japanese Listening Practice】Eating Out in Japan | Free Water, No Tipping, Izakaya Culture

Описание: In this video, you can practice Japanese listening while learning about some unique parts of Japanese dining culture.
I speak a little slower than natural speed, so watching at 1.5~2.0× playback will feel closer to native speed for most learners.

Japan has many restaurant customs that surprise visitors:
most places serve free water or tea automatically
tipping culture does not exist
izakaya have a unique “otoshi” system
the way people order and pay can be very different from other countries

You’ll also learn about the different types of restaurants in Japan—such as izakaya, family restaurants, ramen shops, and fast food chains—and what kind of experience you can expect at each one.

If you're learning Japanese and want to understand real cultural topics, not just textbook expressions, this video is perfect for improving your listening while discovering everyday life in Japan.

It’s great for learners who want authentic vocabulary, natural phrases, and deeper cultural context related to Japanese food culture and eating out in Japan.

👉 If you want to watch the English version of this topic, you can find it here: [   • Japanese Dining Culture Explained | Free W...  ]

[INDEX]
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Free Water
01:59 The “Otoshi” System at Izakaya
03:03 About Tipping
04:25 Ordering and Paying
05:40 Types of Restaurants in Japan and Their Characteristics
05:56 Izakaya: Alcohol-Focused Restaurants
07:10 Restaurants Focused on Food
08:08 Fast Food
09:29 Other Types of Restaurants
10:06 Conclusion
11:07 Closing Remarks

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