Japanese barber guide for visitors
From “hard to enter”
to “I want to try.”
First time at a Japanese barbershop? This site helps you feel confident before you sit in the chair — with simple English guides written by a working barber.
For visitors
Simple English guides
Fade, mm, shaving, booking — all covered.
Counseling sheet
Point & show — no Japanese needed
Download on BASE for ¥500.
Written by
A licensed barber in Osaka
Real chair experience, real advice.
Welcome to Let’s BARBER!!
Visiting a Japanese barbershop for the first time can feel confusing.
You may want to say something like:
“I don’t want my hair thinned.”
“I’m not sure how to book.”
“I don’t know the barber terms.”
You are not rude. You are not difficult.
Many visitors feel the same.
Start here:
→ Why many visitors don’t want their hair thinned in Japan
→ How to say “No thinning” clearly (with examples)
→ How to make a barber reservation in Japan
This site is written by a Japanese barber with 20+ years of experience.
I write to help you feel comfortable before entering a barbershop in Japan.