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Even locals check the signs at Japan's temple rituals

Original: The rule is quite simple: bow, circle to the left, circle to the right, and then left again. Funfact: You’ll also see qu

Visitors to a Japanese temple or shrine are being reminded of the proper prayer etiquette: bow, circle to the left, circle to the right, then left again before praying. The detail that amuses people is that even Japanese visitors stop to read the instructional signs, which reassures tourists that it is perfectly fine to double-check the steps themselves.

Why now: Travellers find it funny and reassuring that even locals need to read the etiquette signs, making the ritual feel less intimidating for tourists.

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• The rule is quite simple: bow, circle to the left, circle to the right, and then left again. Funfact: You’ll also see quite a few Japanese people reading the instructions on the sign on the right; if *they* need to double-check, then we tourists are certainly excused. # japan #… · kokurya · 4

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