“Is the water in Japan generally safe to drink (like do they serve “tap” water in restaurants or are there water fountains you can refill a reusable water bottle with?) or should we just get bottled water each time?”

absolutely, the water in Japan is safe to drink! The country gets plenty of rain and has loads of mountains which help keep the water supply fresh and clean. But here’s something interesting—while the tap water is definitely safe, it might taste a bit different from what you’re used to back home. Because of that, some travelers prefer sticking to bottled water, just to avoid any minor stomach upsets. So, feel free to drink straight from the tap, but if you find the taste a bit off, bottled water is widely available and not too pricey either!

What Japanese People Actually Do

Most locals are familiar with this topic and handle it naturally in their daily lives.

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