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Why is leaving a generous tip at a restaurant in Japan highly likely to create a deeply uncomfortable situation?

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Why is leaving a generous tip at a restaurant in Japan highly likely to create a deeply uncomfortable situation?

Why is leaving a generous tip at a restaurant in Japan highly likely to create a deeply uncomfortable situation?
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