Discover three uniquely Hong Kong dining habits that often surprise tourists — table sharing, the double-tap tea gesture, and the hot-tea utensil rinse. Learn what they mean and how to enjoy Hong Kong like a true local!

Japan may feel futuristic, and in many big venues it is. Many hotels, large department stores, chain restaurants, movie theatres and taxi services accept credit and debit cards. In most cities you’ll often find Visa, Mastercard (and sometimes JCB) widely accepted.Even so: “yes you can” doesn’t mean “everywhere you go”. So one of the smartest moves you can make is to bring a good card and some cash, just in case.