Reported about 1 year ago
Despite the post-epidemic tourism boom in Japan with a influx of tourists in places like Kyoto, whether you can eat while walking in Japan depends on the location and situation. Japan travel expert Lin Shi Bi suggested in a Facebook page 'Addicted to self-guided tours in Japan' that it is important to 'read the air,' observing the behavior of nearby Japanese individuals, as some places have restrictions while others allow eating while walking. Lin pointed out that while it is generally considered impolite to eat while walking in Japan, there are exceptions in places like festivals, amusement parks, and certain tourist shopping streets, where it is common to see locals eating while walking, known as 'tabe aruki' in Japanese culture. It's recommended to observe the locals and use discretion to determine whether eating while walking is acceptable in a particular situation.
Source: YAHOO