53 More Photos That Prove That Japan Is Unlike Any Other Country
Japan, a country made from an archipelago off the coast of East Asia, is well-known for its unique and proud culture. The Japan culture may seem quirky to some, but this vibrant and prosperous nation can certainly teach others a thing or two about innovation, imagination, family values, and respect for others. These Japan facts seem so far from the Western culture we're used to that some of their traditions might seem exotic to us.
We here at Bored Panda have compiled a follow-up list of the weird and wonderful Japanese culture practices that make them just so Japanese. You can find part 1 of the amazing facts here, and if these posts don't make you want to explore Japan tourism immediately then there's always the gorgeous scenery, delicious food, fascinating history, skiing and more!
Scroll down below to check out the list full of interesting facts for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
#1 Japanese Team Leaves A Spotless Locker Room With A "Thank You" Note In Russian Despite Their Heartbreaking 2-3 Defeat To Belgium
#2 This Hand-Written Letter I Received From A Mail Order Off Amazon
#4 A Hotel In Tokyo Has A Reception Desk That Is Run By Robot Dinosaurs
#5 Most Organized Luggage Pickup You’ll Ever See. All Upright With Handle Facing Outward For Easy Pickup
#6 Rice Paddy Art Is An Art Form Originating In Japan Where People Plant Rice Of Various Types And Colors To Create Images In A Paddy Field
I wouldn't even be able to draw on a sheet of paper what these artists can design with crops... this is impressive
#7 Went In To A Police Booth In Tokyo To Get Directions To A Place 3 Blocks Away, The Officer Made Me A Detailed Handdrawn Map To Make Sure I Find It... Just Wow!
When I arrived in japan the cops where so helpful when I asked, took me all the way to my Airbnb and made sure I got in OK...I honestly dont think there's much for them to do in japan! XD
#9 In Japan, Beginner Drivers Use A Shoshinsha Mark - Green And Yellow V-Shaped Symbol That New Drivers In Japan Must Display On Their Cars For One Year After They Obtain A Standard Driver's License. There Is Also A Fukushi Mark Used To Denote Elderly Drivers
This is such a good idea- gives context to why someone might be driving too slow or making rookie mistakes. If I saw an informational sticker like these I'd definitely give them wider berth
#10 Unattended Grocery Store. Just Pick What You Want And Leave The Money In The Jar
Even throughout the devastating tsunami, the Japanese politely stood in line to pay for what they needed from shelves that were rapidly emptying, bought only what they needed, never looted any empty stores and even left money behind for items they needed/took. What an impressive culture.
#11 Flight Delayed In Japan. Airline Employees Bow To The Passengers To Apologise
#12 Sticker That Was On My Package From Japan
#15 The Japanese Ebay Seller I Bought This PS3 Game From Also Sent Me A Japanese Tea Bag With It
#16 A Tiny Pocket In The Back Of Train Seat To Put Your Train Ticket In So When The Conductor Comes Round He Just Checks It Without Waking You Up
Very cool, but this is not uniquely Japanese. SEPTA and NJT had ticket holders on their seats when I lived in Philly in the 90's.
#17 Japan’s Highest Bridge’s Height Is Compared To Godzilla
#18 The Seat Pattern On The Train In Japan Tells You Where Priority Seating Is
#19 Bus Driver Holding An Umbrella So That You Don’t Get Wet While Opening Yours
#21 Sheet Of Paper That Japanese Trains Give To Riders To Excuse Their Tardiness At Work. It Indicates The Date And How Late The Train Was
#22 Japan Is A Rapidly Ageing Population And Is Running Out Of Workers To Take Care For Elders. They Are Solving This Problem With Robots. One Of Them - Robear - Is Able To Lift A Parson And Transfer Him To A Wheelchair Or Help To Get To A Bathroom
#24 This Coffee Shop In Tokyo Clearly Marks Each Customers Space At The Counter
#25 What Happens When A Train Ticket Machine Runs Out Of Change In Tokyo
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Why oh why can't other countries follow suit like japan? So polite, clean, modern, accommodating... it's obviously not hard. I wonder what the Japanese think when they visit other countries? Makes me ashamed to think :(
Japan's suicide rate is the 6th highest in the world. Yes they are polite and very organized, but it's a very strict and stressful culture.
That's what I was thinking while looking at this stuff. I absolutely love common courtesy, but from the heart, not because you have to follow a million different rules or you'll be shamed. I would love to visit Japan, but I don't think I could live there.
Better that than the lazy anti-intellectual inbred simpletons who live in the unmelted center of the States. I'd rather have a high suicide rate than a high murder rate.
During recent 10 years, suicide drastically dropped mainly because of recovering from economic downturns.
Not according to these statistics (or several other sets I looked at): https://list25.com/25-countries-with-the-highest-suicide-rates-in-the-world/5/
Because not every country's society is rooted in collectivist ideology, some value individual liberty over everything else, which means less control over individual conduct and pursuits.
after the first atomic bomb hit, the trains were still running on time--which also meant, unfortunately, that some people who'd survived Hiroshima, arrived in Nagasaki. (At least one man survived that--he died a few years ago).
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30354872 they don't even have to visit other countries...
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while japan is an absolutly gorgeous culture and I love almost everything like all thins it has a big flaw. The culture stiffles alot of individuality with their education system and it is extremerly hard for young people to keep up with the system. I LOVE THE culture but I feel like people need to understand their are ups and downs to everything sadly no not sadly humanly there are ups and down to every culture!
I lived in Japan for 5 years, I think you are wrong. There is beautiful imagination and creativity.
Hello didn't say anything about imagination or creativity, she said individuality, which is true of Japanese culture.
Individuality is definitely not encouraged. While we're taught the adage "the squeaky wheel gets the grease," they're taught "the nail that sticks up will get pounded down." That explains an awful lot about their level of conformity.
Visiting Japan at least once, has to be on everybody's Bucket list
Why oh why can't other countries follow suit like japan? So polite, clean, modern, accommodating... it's obviously not hard. I wonder what the Japanese think when they visit other countries? Makes me ashamed to think :(
Japan's suicide rate is the 6th highest in the world. Yes they are polite and very organized, but it's a very strict and stressful culture.
That's what I was thinking while looking at this stuff. I absolutely love common courtesy, but from the heart, not because you have to follow a million different rules or you'll be shamed. I would love to visit Japan, but I don't think I could live there.
Better that than the lazy anti-intellectual inbred simpletons who live in the unmelted center of the States. I'd rather have a high suicide rate than a high murder rate.
During recent 10 years, suicide drastically dropped mainly because of recovering from economic downturns.
Not according to these statistics (or several other sets I looked at): https://list25.com/25-countries-with-the-highest-suicide-rates-in-the-world/5/
Because not every country's society is rooted in collectivist ideology, some value individual liberty over everything else, which means less control over individual conduct and pursuits.
after the first atomic bomb hit, the trains were still running on time--which also meant, unfortunately, that some people who'd survived Hiroshima, arrived in Nagasaki. (At least one man survived that--he died a few years ago).
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30354872 they don't even have to visit other countries...
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while japan is an absolutly gorgeous culture and I love almost everything like all thins it has a big flaw. The culture stiffles alot of individuality with their education system and it is extremerly hard for young people to keep up with the system. I LOVE THE culture but I feel like people need to understand their are ups and downs to everything sadly no not sadly humanly there are ups and down to every culture!
I lived in Japan for 5 years, I think you are wrong. There is beautiful imagination and creativity.
Hello didn't say anything about imagination or creativity, she said individuality, which is true of Japanese culture.
Individuality is definitely not encouraged. While we're taught the adage "the squeaky wheel gets the grease," they're taught "the nail that sticks up will get pounded down." That explains an awful lot about their level of conformity.
Visiting Japan at least once, has to be on everybody's Bucket list