Is it OK to bargain in Japan?
Is it OK to bargain in Japan? Haggling is just not done in Japan. In regular stores, people never ask for a discount. What's shown is what you pay. The only places you may ask for a discount are street markets such as Ameyoko in Tokyo.
Is it insulting to tip in Japan?
Tipping in Japan is not customary. Indeed, as stated in many Japan travel guide, attempting to tip staff can be offensive. If you do try and tip in Japan, you will find in most cases that the tip is politely refused as tipping is not part of the Japanese culture and not expected.