What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Ito?

"When visiting Ito, it's important to respect the local customs and traditions to avoid any cultural faux pas. Never wear shoes inside homes, temples, and traditional restaurants, as it's customary to remove them at the entrance. Avoid pointing with your finger, as it's considered rude; instead, use your whole hand to gesture. When using chopsticks, don't stick them vertically into your food, especially rice, as this is a funeral ritual. Also, avoid passing food from chopstick to chopstick, as this is another funeral custom. In Japan, it's considered impolite to blow your nose in public, so try to do so in private. Similarly, avoid eating or drinking while walking on the street, as this is generally frowned upon. When visiting shrines or temples, follow the local customs for prayer and don't take pictures where it's prohibited. In conversation, avoid direct confrontation or criticism, as the Japanese culture values harmony and indirect communication. Also, remember to bow when greeting someone, as handshakes are not common. Finally, tipping is not customary in Japan, and can even be seen as insulting, so avoid leaving extra money at restaurants or for services," remarked another expat who made the move to Japan.