TIPPING IS NOT A JAPANESE CUSTOM. THEY ARE NEVER EXPECTED. THERE IS SERVICE CHARGE OF 10-20% WHICH IS ADDED TO THE BILL AT HOTELS, RYOKAN AND RESTAURANTS. IF A VISITOR WISHES TO SHOW PARTICULAR APPRECIATION FOR A SERVICE, PERSON CAN GIVE A SMALL FINANCIAL GIFT TO THE STAFF, INSTEAD OF MONEY. SPECIAL PRINTED ENVELOPES CAN BE BOUGHT FOR THESE KIND OF FINANCIAL GIFTS.