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Japan is a fascinating country, but a culture shock can be experienced by visitors, especially those traveling from the West. Indeed, the Land of the Rising Sun is more than what one could hope for, and then some!
Lots of vending machines...selling lots of things! -
Vending machines are abundant in Japan. And by abundant, we mean there are over four million of them in the country! In these machines you'll find a wide range of products for sale, from the usual sodas and coffees, to umbrellas, action figures, soup, and anime merchandise, to name a few.
These smart toilets, or washlets, are very popular in Japan. The high-tech on these can totally transform your toilet experience with their water sprays, fragrances, and even noise-canceling sounds.
Don't be surprised if someone hands you free tissues on the street. This is actually a popular form of advertising. The concept of tissue-pack marketing is known as Tisshukubari.
So you think your average peak-time commuter train is packed? Think again. In Japan, professional passenger pushers known as oshiya make sure everyone gets (squeezed in) on board.
When traffic lights were introduced in Japan, the green light had a blueish tinge, and many people started to simply refer to it as blue. Since 1973, the green light has an official blue shade, so people can also call it blue.
Capsule hotels, aka pod hotels, are Japan's answer to a growing population and soaring prices in busy cities. The pods are just large enough for guests to sleep in and relax. Expect to share a bathroom and other facilities.
Capsule hotels, aka pod hotels, are Japan's answer to a growing population and soaring prices in busy cities. The pods are just large enough for guests to sleep in and relax. Expect to share a bathroom and other facilities.
Yuru-kyara are essentially mascots. The Japanese love them, and use them all the time to promote all sorts of things, from cities to events and products.
Last time I went to their 7-11 in Tokyo pre-covid, there was an old Japanese auntie at the counter. Behind her were stacks of softporn magazines featuring very young girls in bikinis on the cover (age of consent 13 then). Weird place.
These cute and sturdy backpacks are traditionally used by Japanese elementary school children. In 2022, one of these would set you back around 56,000 yen (around US$387), so expect to pay even more now.
These cute and sturdy backpacks are traditionally used by Japanese elementary school children. In 2022, one of these would set you back around 56,000 yen (around US$387), so expect to pay even more now.