The first thing guests are offered when they sit at many restaurants in Japan is a wet towel. Called “oshibori” or “otefuki,” this towel is free of charge and often (but not always) warm and you can use it to wipe your hands or face.
The first thing guests are offered when they sit at many restaurants in Japan is a wet towel. Called “oshibori” or “otefuki,” this towel is free of charge and often (but not always) warm and you can use it to wipe your hands or face.