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Right near the top of our bucket lists is visiting Japan someday (hopefully soon). It’s a fascinating country that sometimes seems more at home in a fairytale book than on Planet Earth. There’s a sense of excitement, modernity, and love for its people present there that’s almost unparalleled anywhere else in the world. It’s far from just about anime, manga, samurai, and Sony—concentrating just on those would do the culture a disservice.

Our team here at Bored Panda wanted to show you some of the most interesting aspects of life in Japan, so we’ve lovingly curated this list for you that proves that it’s a country that’s both extremely technologically advanced and deeply magical and wondrous at its core. Check out the coolest facts about Japan below, upvote your fave pics, and let us know what you personally love the most about the country and Japanese culture.

By the way, when you’re done enjoying this list, have a look through our earlier ‘Facts about Japan’ article series right here: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

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A Cafe In Japan Is Hiring Paralyzed People To Control Robot Servers In Order To Still Make An Income

A Cafe In Japan Is Hiring Paralyzed People To Control Robot Servers In Order To Still Make An Income

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is caring to the max, giving people of all situations a way to serve the community

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Bus Drivers In Japan, Striking In Such A Way That People Don't Suffer

Bus Drivers In Japan, Striking In Such A Way That People Don't Suffer

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Tree In Japan Being Relocated To Make Way For A Road

Tree In Japan Being Relocated To Make Way For A Road

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Earlier, Japanese language expert Kotryna Kvietkauskaitė, from Lithuania, explained to Bored Panda that the Japanese are very welcoming of foreigners who put in the effort to speak their language and absorb their culture.

“In Japan, when a foreigner speaks Japanese, they can often get praise for their language skills, even if they simply introduced themselves which is one of the first things that students learn to do,” she said that you’ll often get points for trying, even if what you’re saying isn’t at native-level standards yet.

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This Is A Rice Paddy. Farmers In Japan Plant Specific Rice Species To Make These Amazing Artworks

This Is A Rice Paddy. Farmers In Japan Plant Specific Rice Species To Make These Amazing Artworks

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just plain amazing. Rice to see them putting their artistic skills to the best.

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Long Walkway Covered In Semi-Transparent Umbrellas In Moominvalley Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Long Walkway Covered In Semi-Transparent Umbrellas In Moominvalley Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

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Penguin Soap Opera In Kyoto Aquarium

Penguin Soap Opera In Kyoto Aquarium

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those charts also show family relations, friendships, enemies, colleagues, classmates and what the characters think of each other. So while the text is too small for me to read, there’s probably also a whole lot of stuff like “hates because he stole her fish one time”.

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Language expert Kotryna said that learning any language, including Japanese, is a personal experience. Everyone moves at their own pace and we shouldn’t be in a rush to compare ourselves to others in our own journeys.

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“One person might take 5 years until they learn to read Japanese fiction without any problems while another person might take 10 years. In other words, there isn’t a clearly-defined point that can be reached after which a person can confidently state that they know Japanese as well as the average native,” she said. That’s why you shouldn’t wait for the ‘perfect’ moment to visit the country (i.e. when you know the language well enough): you ought to embrace the culture and absorb the language by going there in person as soon as you can.

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Train Tracks In Japan Have Special Pathways For Turtles Under Them To Avoid Turtle Casulaties And Train Delays

Train Tracks In Japan Have Special Pathways For Turtles Under Them To Avoid Turtle Casulaties And Train Delays

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's really thoughtful. I commend the people who thought of this idea.

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There Is A Phone Booth Known As The “Telephone Of The Wind" On A Hill Overlooking The Ocean In Otsuchi Town In Northeastern Japan. It Is Connected To Nowhere, But People Come To "Call" Family Members Lost During The 2011 Earthquake And Tsunami

There Is A Phone Booth Known As The “Telephone Of The Wind" On A Hill Overlooking The Ocean In Otsuchi Town In Northeastern Japan. It Is Connected To Nowhere, But People Come To "Call" Family Members Lost During The 2011 Earthquake And Tsunami

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This 400 Year Old Bonsai Tree Survived The Bombing Of Hiroshima In Japan

This 400 Year Old Bonsai Tree Survived The Bombing Of Hiroshima In Japan

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

400 years of history: so this tree saw the rise of Japanese industrialization, the Meijing Dynasty, the war with China, both World Wars, and the rise of anime. Now that's crazy.

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The world’s full of fans of Japan and its culture. There’s nothing wrong with being a Japanophile, considering the huge impact the 126-million-people strong country has had on the entertainment and tech industries.

However, there are times when your love for a foreign country can be taken to extremes and go from kawaii to cringey. One example when you can take an obsession with Japan too far is when you end up with people getting tattoos of Japanese kanji done without knowing what the symbols actually mean.

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On Many Japanese Toilets, The Hand Wash Sink Is Attached So That You Can Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For The Next Flush. Japan Saves Millions Of Liters Of Water Every Year Doing This

On Many Japanese Toilets, The Hand Wash Sink Is Attached So That You Can Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For The Next Flush. Japan Saves Millions Of Liters Of Water Every Year Doing This

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These should be more common worldwide. Just think about the amount of water it would save across the globe.

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Hospital Food In Japan

Hospital Food In Japan

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez Louise. Our hospital food is more like what prisoners get, which is already shameful. But seeing this just makes ours look like pig slurry.

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There's An Ancient Japanese Pruning Method From The 14th Century That Allows Lumber Production Without Cutting Down Trees Called “Daisugi”

There's An Ancient Japanese Pruning Method From The 14th Century That Allows Lumber Production Without Cutting Down Trees Called “Daisugi”

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Or a foreigner who’s just started learning the language (and just managed to painstakingly memorize the hiragana alphabet) suddenly starts pretending that they know the language better than actual experts. In their love of the culture, some folks end up making fools of themselves because they’re too eager to demonstrate that they’re bigger fans than anyone else.

However, the vast majority of Japanophiles love the country and culture enough to be humble enough with their knowledge and not jump up at every opportunity to show it off. After all, if we’re all in love with Japanese culture, why turn it into a competition for who loves it the most? Rather, it’s best to share your favorite aspects with others and listen to others share theirs.

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Japan Repair A Sinkhole In Fukuoka City In 2 Days

Japan Repair A Sinkhole In Fukuoka City In 2 Days

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Born In Japan, 1751 And Died In July 7, 1977 At A Grand Old Age Of 226, Koi Hanako Was The Oldest Koi Fish Ever Recorded

Born In Japan, 1751 And Died In July 7, 1977 At A Grand Old Age Of 226, Koi Hanako Was The Oldest Koi Fish Ever Recorded

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Somewhere In Kyoto, Japan, There’s This Man And His Dog. He Plays The Flute, The Dog Is Cute, And That’s How They Earn Some Loot

Somewhere In Kyoto, Japan, There’s This Man And His Dog. He Plays The Flute, The Dog Is Cute, And That’s How They Earn Some Loot

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While Waiting At Kyoto Station This Guy Asked If I Want To Play Two Player Game Boy With Him. 30 Mins Well Spent

While Waiting At Kyoto Station This Guy Asked If I Want To Play Two Player Game Boy With Him. 30 Mins Well Spent

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This Train Stop In Japan Has No Entries Or Exits, It Has Been Put There Merely So That People Can Stop Off In The Middle Of A Train Journey And Admire The Scenery

This Train Stop In Japan Has No Entries Or Exits, It Has Been Put There Merely So That People Can Stop Off In The Middle Of A Train Journey And Admire The Scenery

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some train stops in Final Fantasy make much more sense now, knowing this!

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Train Seats In Japan Facing Outwards So You Can See The Scenery

Train Seats In Japan Facing Outwards So You Can See The Scenery

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are scenic trains with big windows and glass ceilings on specific train routes. They mostly run in seasons as hanami or autumn foliage in breathtaking scenery. There is also a train stop in a mountain gorge where you get of to admire the scenery and take pictures while on a platform. The platform has no exit, you can only arrive and leave by train. Day-to-day commuter trains and shinkasen are just normal trains with standard size windows. Although in some trains you can rotate the seats so all passengers can ride the train facing forward. Edit: https://m.jrpass.com/blog/resort-shirakami-train Not this one but another scenic route - scroll down and you can „walk“ through the carriage with Google Maps. Train travel in Japan is pure joy! Efficient, spotless clean, on time, incredibly fast or scenic beauty-slow. And you can buy delicious bentos at bigger stations proudly featuring the regions specialities. Can‘t wait to go again!

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In Japan Some Restaurants Are Really Private, You Are Sitting In A Corner, Where No One Sees You, A Door Opens In Front Of You, The Chef's Hands Come Out And Serves You Without Looking

In Japan Some Restaurants Are Really Private, You Are Sitting In A Corner, Where No One Sees You, A Door Opens In Front Of You, The Chef's Hands Come Out And Serves You Without Looking

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At Japanese Airports, The Baggage Handlers Arrange Luggage By Color So It’s Easier For You To Find Your Bag

At Japanese Airports, The Baggage Handlers Arrange Luggage By Color So It’s Easier For You To Find Your Bag

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn’t usual - normally passengers just grab their own bag off the belt like anywhere else.

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The Gum I Bought In Japan Comes With A Stack Of Paper For Easy Disposal

The Gum I Bought In Japan Comes With A Stack Of Paper For Easy Disposal

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's almost too obvious that it hasn't been thought of here in the UK

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Flood In Japan, Just Realized There Are Barely Any Floating Trash And Debris

Flood In Japan, Just Realized There Are Barely Any Floating Trash And Debris

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Public trash receptacles are not that common so people hold onto their trash until they find one or get home

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These Sprinklers On The Road Near The Ski Resort I’m At In Japan To Keep The Road From Freezing Over. (Salt Water If You Were Wondering)

These Sprinklers On The Road Near The Ski Resort I’m At In Japan To Keep The Road From Freezing Over. (Salt Water If You Were Wondering)

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Japan's Fans Cleaning Up Their Sections After Their Match vs. Ivory Coast. Much Respect

Japan's Fans Cleaning Up Their Sections After Their Match vs. Ivory Coast. Much Respect

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#25

Subways In Japan Have Women Only Cars

Subways In Japan Have Women Only Cars

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those of you who is going to say that this is discrimination against women, this subway is specifically design to protect women from the rise of groping and raping problems in Japan. Don't judge the invention without knowing its story.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I immediately presumed that this was a protective thing. What we need to do is actually STOP the shitfuckery culture of men across the world so that women don't have to be squirreled away from us for protection.

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Jace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry. Major effort should be directed at fixing f*****t male culture, not making women have to change their behavior to accommodate fuckbag men.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not segregation if the women arnt forced to use it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was talked about in the UK but people decided it send the wrong message that women should change their behaviour because of gropey men. Instead campaign to get more people to report assault and harsher punishments

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the two other comments posted here -"fixing the f*** male culture" and " more people reporting the assault" To fix the male culture - that takes time, where as an assault takes seconds.To report an assault means that an assault already occurred. That's corrective, not preventative. Can you tell just be looking at a guy if he's likely to assault you? Think date rape. Why do we take self-defense classes, carry pepper spray, avoid walking alone, etc. To protect ourselves. If changing my behavior keeps me safe, I'll do that rather than being in police station while my assault is photographed for the record.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mexico City also have these, named "Vagón Rosa" (pink car).

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When men stop being the #1 threat to women’s lives….then we can talk about dispensing with the female only train cars. Until then, these are necessary

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When there is a "women only" car, the other cars are supposed to be "mix" but in some conservative countries that I visited other cars turn into a "men only" although they're still called "mix". My wife felt very uncomfortable because those men in the car act like they saw a woman for the first time in their life.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cases of groping, men sitting right up beside a female passenger when there are other seats available and other awful behaviour are high in the big cities, especially in packed cars during commuter hours when people are already stuffed close together. Women-only cars only operate during these rush hours and have reduced both the incidents of groping accusations and also incidents of wrongful accusations that were only an accident in an overly crowded car, so fewer innocent people being accused of abhorrent behaviour. I agree with other posters that said this is an unfortunately necessary system. Most guys are probably fine but the actions of a minority of people spoil things for everyone. Don't knock the system, knock the male-dominated culture and politics that allows so many men to believe that this assault is ok thattbarassauagainsiswomen

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What happens if you're transitioning and still have man parts ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Likelyhood is that you cannot actually be doing that in the countries this exists.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m pretty sure there are many females in America (& other countries) that would welcome & appreciate having a safe place.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

India has these, and I always use them if the metro is crowded, but it's sad to note that there are always some guys hanging out in the connector so they can ogle the women. Those are guys I don't want to be standing next to in a crowded metro car.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really is good for women. I have only very rarely witnessed sexual harassment or perving on women on the train, particularly compared to places like NYC or Chicago, but it certainly does happen. The major downside (for me) is that I wasn't aware of them when I first arrived in Japan, and accidentally boarded one without paying very close attention. It took me a few minutes to realize why everybody was staring, and made a quick and embarrassed exit to the next car (despite the obvious pink-and-white signs in the photo, you don't always notice that sort of thing when you're in a human crush on a busy platform, especially when you're already trying to filter and interpret hundreds of Chinese characters). On the other hand, I sometimes notice men, usually older kaishain, that get on and sit in these cars with full knowledge without giving two effs.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wait a minute, someone grope me in the subway in London, and as man , it was also a man, so where is the moral of this only woman car???

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

most men are taught this isn't ok but there are evil people that don't care. Its not only women that get unwanted harassment i am happy that these are a thing to protect women but i hate how people think that men don't know better or need be taught better that's not really the case the men that do this are just evil and don't care.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad that people can't act decent in this world still. Good that they started these cars.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's kinda strange is that depending on the time of day and what city/area center, the Women Only car could still have dudes on it and no one will say anything.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have this in Indonesia. What we dont have sometimes are men with common sense that they still hop into this train anyway. Probably illiterate, too.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a good thing, considering the fact that Japanese phones literally can't be silenced from the phone click sound since so many Japanese guys take upskirt shots.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you do realize american, or almost every other phone outside of japan, can also silence the camera noise. you do know this...right?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And thank the railway people for creating these! After a long day, the last thing a woman needs is to be smashed between several men in a crowded rush hour train!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's to prevent discrimination against women. Guys, how would you like it if some random assclown thought it was okay to grab at you?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are brilliant, when you see everyone squashed like sardines into the other carriages you can see why women would feel threatened

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world wouldn’t need these if the weirdos and incels weren’t so brazen with their horrible ideals

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So does all the local trains in Indian cities. That's for women safety. But no one's gonna acknowledge that.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have these in India, too, for the same reason, unfortunately. It's just shocking that men can't keep their hands to themselves! But it doesn't happen everywhere. Riding the Fukuoka subway at morning rush hour, I was totally ignored and nobody's hands came near me (except my husband's). I don't know if I received special treatment because I was a gaijin (foreigner) or I was just lucky, but that's my experience.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so sad that this is needed. It can be a problem in the US as well

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who has been groped by a perv more than once, this is amazing.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Punish the rapist, not the victims. Have a sex offender car and everyone else get to ride like normal people.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be illegal sex discrimination in the US. Even if it was allowed, all a man would have to do would be to say that he "identifies as a woman" and then no one could stop him from boarding one of these cars.

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So despite all the wonderful things we've seen so far, Japan is not paradise.

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Openly groping a woman or even rape on a train are very seldom. The ubiquitous problem: when trains are packed during rush hour it’s quite easy to touch someone somewhere they don’t approve of. And don‘t forget upskirting.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PLEASE do not push your macho point of view which is WRONG!!! I rode a subway train for a couple of years in a major city in the USA. 50% of the time when a man got behind me on the train, I was groped, dry humped at every bump and generally molested until they got off ( actually... my heel in their instep usually stopped it. ooops.) I can tell the difference between an accidental bump... and a pelvic thrust

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My Package From Japan Just Came In And The Owner Sent Me A Note With Some Origami

My Package From Japan Just Came In And The Owner Sent Me A Note With Some Origami

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This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan

This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan

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When You Need Help At A Train Station In Japan, Station Staff Will Literally Pop Out And Help You

When You Need Help At A Train Station In Japan, Station Staff Will Literally Pop Out And Help You

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This Is Not The Food From A High-End Restaurant. This Is Hospital Food In Japan

This Is Not The Food From A High-End Restaurant. This Is Hospital Food In Japan

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“Pets” Button On A High End Residential Building Elevator In Tokyo

“Pets” Button On A High End Residential Building Elevator In Tokyo

Those who ride the elevator with a pet press it so an HEPA filter purifies the air and a silent alarm alerts those with allergies to avoid riding it until the air is clean again.

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These Square Watermelons In Japan - Grown In Boxes To Shape Them While On The Vine - For Convenient Stacking, Shipping, And Refrigerator Storage

These Square Watermelons In Japan - Grown In Boxes To Shape Them While On The Vine - For Convenient Stacking, Shipping, And Refrigerator Storage

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In The City Of Shimabara On Japan’s Kyushu Island, The Drainage Canals Are So Clean They Are Home To Hundreds Of Koi Carp

In The City Of Shimabara On Japan’s Kyushu Island, The Drainage Canals Are So Clean They Are Home To Hundreds Of Koi Carp

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And local residents actually feed those fish by rinsing their dishes out in their own little pools that are attached to these canals

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Aogashima Is An Isolated Village In Tokyo That Is Inside A Volcano That Has Another Mini Volcano Inside It

Aogashima Is An Isolated Village In Tokyo That Is Inside A Volcano That Has Another Mini Volcano Inside It

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The Picture Of The Japanese Movie Advertisement Is Printed On Two Sides Of The Newspaper, So The Full Picture Could Be Seen Under Light

The Picture Of The Japanese Movie Advertisement Is Printed On Two Sides Of The Newspaper, So The Full Picture Could Be Seen Under Light

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so clever. I like it. I also haven't watched Your Name but I'm planning to watch it.

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Flight Delayed Due To The Rain Storm, Employees Of Japan Airlines Bow Sorry Passengers

Flight Delayed Due To The Rain Storm, Employees Of Japan Airlines Bow Sorry Passengers

What a delightful moment. The reason I love Japan for its behavior, cleanliness and warm hearted people. There is so much to learn from this country. Salute to them.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many stories like this. There was a story I heard that a train conductor bowing down to say sorry because he was a few seconds EARLY. Then there is a hotel whose wifi went out from a whopping ONE MINUTE at 4AM.

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A Relaxation Drink In Japan, The Opposite Of An Energy Drink

A Relaxation Drink In Japan, The Opposite Of An Energy Drink

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Floating Solar Power Plant In Japan On The On The Yamakura Dam Reservoir

Floating Solar Power Plant In Japan On The On The Yamakura Dam Reservoir

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This Pizza Box In Japan That Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat

This Pizza Box In Japan That Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat

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I Bought Eye Drops From Japan And The Owner Decided To Write A Thank You Note With It Because Of The Covid Delay And Included His Favourite Tea And Sweets

I Bought Eye Drops From Japan And The Owner Decided To Write A Thank You Note With It Because Of The Covid Delay And Included His Favourite Tea And Sweets

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A Museum In Japan That Has Rocks That Look Like Faces

A Museum In Japan That Has Rocks That Look Like Faces

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Hiroshima, Before When It Got Wiped Off The Map And Less Than A Single Lifetime After

Hiroshima, Before When It Got Wiped Off The Map And Less Than A Single Lifetime After

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#42

Economy Class Meal On Japanese Airline

Economy Class Meal On Japanese Airline

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Kintai-Kyō Arch Bridge, In The City Of Iwakuni, Japan

Kintai-Kyō Arch Bridge, In The City Of Iwakuni, Japan

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be that one tourist who goes tumbling down, possibly taking several people out with me like dominos 🤦🏻‍♀️

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The "Solar Ark", A Massive Building In Japan Comprised Of 5,046 Solar Panels

The "Solar Ark", A Massive Building In Japan Comprised Of 5,046 Solar Panels

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A Vending Machine In Japan That Sells Solder And Resistors, For Your Late-Night Circuitry Cravings

A Vending Machine In Japan That Sells Solder And Resistors, For Your Late-Night Circuitry Cravings

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#47

This Driverless Roving Sales Vehicle In Japan

This Driverless Roving Sales Vehicle In Japan

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is in Shanghai, China. I see them every day around my workplace.

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Anti-Theft System For Bags I Found In The Space In Front Of The Toilet At Shinjuku Station This Week And I Really Like It

Anti-Theft System For Bags I Found In The Space In Front Of The Toilet At Shinjuku Station This Week And I Really Like It

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is nice, BUT what about unzipping baggage and getting valuables out of it ?

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#49

Car Is Parked In The Driveway Which Is Built Over A Small Stream In Kyoto, Japan

Car Is Parked In The Driveway Which Is Built Over A Small Stream In Kyoto, Japan

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Crystal Cola? Is Being Sold Here In Japan

Crystal Cola? Is Being Sold Here In Japan

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