Sources of Japanese publications should also be provided.
A selection of toiletries and a hair drier should be provided in bathrooms. It is also appreciated if a yukata (cotton dressing-gown) and slippers are provided in rooms.
Bathrooms must have a constant supply for hot water and should have a bathroom and shower attachment. The Japanese are accustomed at home to showering outside the bath tub before soaking in a tub of clean water. These should be a drain in the bathroom floor, or else a notice in Japanese and at least one other language, advising on the correct use of the shower and bath. This could prevent flooding or other damage caused through misunderstanding.
Twin beds should be provided for Japanese guests rather than double beds, even for honeymooners.
In the case of groups, care should be taken to give all members rooms of a similar standard.
For refreshments, the Japanese like to have green tea bags, plum tea sachets, and miso soup packets in their rooms with kettle, cups and saucers.
The Japanese like to see evidence of a high level of security, especially with so many ladies travelling unaccompanied. Relevant information could be provided in room literature and promotional leaflets.
For the business visitor, some hotels provide a Business Centre staffed with Japanese linguists, offering translation and word processing service.