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

I'm from the same country as you, Foxxy - my mum went into hospital and noted she was allergic to garlic. So they just didn't serve her the food with garlic in it. Dinner: Bread roll that was on the side (dinner had garlic in it). Breakfast: Toast (without the omelette that had garlic in it). Lunch: The bread roll that was on the side - without the soup. She was in hospital for several days...with nothing but bread... Here I can see sushi, fruit, veggies, mushrooms...a modest dessert, nice home made pastry...

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

Here in Germany the hospital food will make you get well quicker just to escape the food.

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

A hospital should nourish the stomach and the soul, not torture patients with shitty food.

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

When I lived on Ohio and was in the hospital for pericarditis, the hospital food was touted as being catered & I admit the food was pretty amazing. I noticed my husband started making sure to visit during meal times. Lol. And this was as one of my boys (7, 7 & 9) called saying it's been 59 hours & 32 minutes since you've been gone, can you hurry up and get better, dad can't cook and all we have in the house is bread and cereal. Apparently they ate a lot of carry out that week. He truly can't cook anything but scrambled eggs.

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

Here they just give you a can of Cream of Calories that they charge $200 for.

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

During both my hospital stays in Florida, I thought the food was really great. They came in everyday to take my order from the menu and then it showed up later at meal time. I got very spoiled while I was there!

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

There was once I went to see the snow monkeys during winter in Japan, so my family booked a hotel in the area. The bundle came with a (if I remember correctly) 20 course meal, 2 dinners provided, and the food was so classy and the staff had put a lot of dedication in the preparation of traditional Japanese food. FYI the place is in Nagano, is really worth a visit when COVID becomes better👍👍

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

In my country there is one rule. Do not eat the mashed potato

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

My mom was hospitalized for almost a month 10 years ago here in Mexico, she loved the hospital food, it looked pretty good too

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

I'm guessing this is a fancy private hospital or an expensive room. Still, I bet regular hospital food is a far sight better than the US

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

Must every single forking Japanese meal include seafood? It's alright once in a while, or even on Fridays and Christmas Eve if you're Catholic, but but daily consumption of fish makes you smell funny and your home permanently smell liked cooked fish.

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

I would probably seem like the most ungrateful individual on the planet, as I would not eat most of that.

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

OK my meals werent nearly as pretty but yeah fresh is the main point

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

When i was hospitalized, the meal looks good with all the nice food styling. But still tastes bland

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

Hospital food in London was quite good, I put a stone of weight on in 2wks. However if I had to stay at my local hospital without my dad, sister and niece bringing me in some food, I would have definitely lost weight. 14 chips/fries is a portion! I wasn’t eating meat and the veggie options had stuff I couldn’t eat either. So it was chips and icecream. Not healthy at all. The above looks so much better

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

So beautiful too. I’ll bet this makes the patients happy and feel better just looking at their meal.

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

All the hospitals I have been to in Japan have had inedible food. I had to have food brought in from outside because I could not stomach blandness of the hospital food. It certainly does not look like this, but even if it did, presentation does not make up for flavor. Most hospitals make terrible food because they prepare it sick people who need to watch sodium intake and other health issues that do not apply to every patient.

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

your health depends on what you eat.....smart to offer good appetizing food, especially when you need to heal!

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

The hospital I was in this year had very good food. I was pleasantly surprised. Hospital food in the US varies a lot!

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

I have been hospitalized in Japan and that pic does not reflect reality. Hospital food there is as bland as anywhere else.

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

In American hospitals they give you some sort of fast food or peas

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

Yeah, honestly, this is one of the few nearly universally accurate ones on this list. Food here in Japan is almost always awesome, no matter where you get it from. They pride themselves on food quality, in particular.

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

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

I cough cough am feeling cough a bit under the weather cough cough

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

Japanese subway stations and corner stores have nicer food than most western restaurants. It is incredible and arrives fresh each day.

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

This is not always the case. After having a c-section, I was given rice soup, that hot thicker or had less water, for each meal for 4 days! No sauces and no silverware or cups are given. You have to bring your own

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

If this was offered as a diabetic with allergies diet I would actually have an appetite and would heal faster.

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

Looks like the health system understands nutrition is key to health. You get real food in the hospital, instead of garbage microwaved in a plastic wrapper.

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

This just makes me shake my head and sigh...But then Japanese are light years ahead of most places with regard to food presentation.

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

My hospital food wasn't bad, but it wasn't THAT elaborate. Crab? This is probably an extra-nice hospital.

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

I'm in the US, and the last 3 times I was in the hospital, I was given a menu to pick from. It was quite OK.

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

Dang that's a lot of food and it all looks delicious and they sold it at their cafeteria I would go and have lunch every day

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

The food in American hospitals varies. It's not always horrible. I've had both good and bland hospital food. It can be difficult to get them to supply special diets, if it's not a medical order (and often you have to ask someone to make it one, and then you have to instruct the kitchen on HOW to implement it without just sending you a plate with a slice of bread because they have no idea what the dietary requirements mean). Food service companies are the problem. They're a one-size-fits-all kind of business. You need a strong bit of management in both hospital and the food service's local management to deal with these problems. It seems to be getting more and more important to hospitals, though. Hospital food has long been a joke and hospitals that care about their image don't want to be jokes.

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

I remember getting a fruit cup and a hard roll once in a hospital. Lost 9 pounds in the 4 days I was there.

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

american hospital food isnt realllyyyy the worst but it sure does not taste very good unless you like plastic

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

somebody come to Houston or Baytown and open a restaurant that serves this!! Today!!

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

Not only is our hospital food very poor, but you have to make do with these meal that the previous patient ordered...!

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

Our hospital food is nothing like what prisoners get. The prisoners would be up in arms demanding "human right" etc.

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

Is that a hospital in a 5 star restaurant? Lol. We get a sandwich...and if you're lucky some soup.

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

Wow. I got some kind of vegetable mash, something that I think I was supposed to be meat, and some saltines when I was in the hospital.

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

Yes! Even in small town hospitals, the food is soooo much better than I remember in US hospitals. And very healthy too! This is a little over-done on the "gourmet" side, but over all the food is fantastic.

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

Wow....I would totally devour this. I wish we get food serve like this in USA.

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But they don't give pain relievers so... i'll pass. They give mild pain relievers but usually no opioïds or strong ones. That's slowly changing but i don't want to try.

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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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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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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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#37

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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#38

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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#40

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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#41

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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#43

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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#46

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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