@matsusaka_m: Table manners in Japan: how to use the wet towel at a Japanese restaurant 🇯🇵 Most first-time visitors in Osaka wipe their hands and leave it in a crumpled mess 😅 Here’s the smarter way to use it 👇 ・Use one side only — wipe your hands (not your face), ideally under the table ・Turn it over, fold it neatly ・Set it in front of you 👌 It’s not a strict rule — dining should be relaxed. But this little habit keeps things clean and makes the meal feel a little nicer ✨ 💾 Save this for your next trip to Japan, and tag a friend before their next Japanese dinner. Follow @matsusaka_m for more Japanese dining tips & food. Matsusaka Gyu Yakiniku M Authentic Matsusaka beef yakiniku in Osaka. Since 2004 / Featured in The New York Times / Tripadvisor No.1 in Japan for international travelers.
Oh NOOO! I DIDNT KNOW it was supposed to he used like that!!! Ive been using it to wipe my ass!!!!!!!
2026-09-22 04:48:33
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AnkerRazer :
As a Japanese local, this is so fucking extra, wipe your hands however you like, wipe your face after being outside and sweaty, and fold the towel several times and keep it on the table
2026-08-26 23:16:12
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Taichou :
first time i received one. i used it to wipe my face. 😭
2026-08-24 22:12:54
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moe mom :
oh good. my anxiety had me fold my little towel.
2026-09-22 19:58:02
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ℳ :
My dumb ass would think they were making me clean the table
2026-09-28 22:43:32
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marcus shepard :
Same thing
2026-10-03 08:06:03
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😎 :
Been in Japan over 30 years and never seen this 😂. I think this is only you who wipes under the table because even Japanese people don’t do this 😂
2026-09-24 11:00:44
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humperdoo :
Nope. Gonna wash my feet too.
2026-10-04 23:17:25
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bubblemilkeutea :
after that can we use it to wipe hands after eating or during eating? also if there is no dry tissue on the table can we wipe mouth after that? thankyou
2026-09-30 12:45:26
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Schattenmann :
Directly followed Thanks for the helpful tips 🥰😁 greetings from germany 🥰✌🏻
2026-09-05 04:37:45
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Senpai Wansu :
I always use that on my face first because it is so relaxing 😁
2026-08-26 14:42:36
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Koopoplover :
Thank you honestly so helpful and kind!
2026-09-21 22:13:05
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maplegentle :
Great cultural tip. very friendly and good knowledge to know. 😁
2026-08-31 21:23:48
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DokonoGaijin :
so many people using it on their faces... just keep in mind, some places use those same towels to wipe up spills and "other" stuff. It is cleaned and sanitized, but you never know that towels history[Tears of joy]
2026-09-10 09:40:55
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kotz 🤠 :
oh….yea im so sorry to the hot pot waitress 😭😭
2026-09-22 08:24:51
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NexoToys :
towel?
I thought it was a starter and ate it.
did think it was extra chewy but didn't want to be rude so I finished it
2026-09-29 09:20:55
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Kellyporchette :
My husband just put it on his face. It was winter at the time, so the towel was warm 😳
2026-08-26 00:41:48
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Le Grand Méchant Roux :
Yosto san arigatou gozaimasu
2026-09-05 11:35:40
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Arbyme :
But please give is a real napkin for during!
2026-09-24 04:00:36
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1001sesameseeds :
I like this! 👍
2026-09-26 07:35:22
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munsun :
me at the mandarin when they give me a hot towel 💕
2026-10-19 05:15:59
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michan91 :
been living here for 10+years and never saw anyone wipe their hands under the table.
2026-10-23 09:31:12
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annparis :
Wow this is so helpful. Tell us more
2026-09-29 17:16:57
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erock05 :
Nah
2026-10-31 02:20:36
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