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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!
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#1
Japanese Team Leaves A Spotless Locker Room With A "Thank You" Note In Russian Despite Their Heartbreaking 2-3 Defeat To Belgium
Kjorn 7 years ago
it all start from the bottom. i heard it's the student who clean their school at the end of the day.
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
I thought they did pretty well in the World Cup given the circumstances. And this kind of etiquette and respect makes them a cut above the rest in my book. Senegal too!
Pamela Storer 7 years ago
That went to so many hearts - and it set a pattern. Suddenly teams, fans, began cleaning up the mess. Amazing what one great example can do.
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#2
This Hand-Written Letter I Received From A Mail Order Off Amazon
Christine Musal 7 years ago
Hey anyone who sends me a free origami crane can have my money!
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Shari Kilcullen 7 years ago
Every time I have ordered from any Asian shop on Etsy, they send a note & an extra small gift. It's so sweet!!! & not just a Japanese trait.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
I've ordered from these folks before. They're wonderful, and they aren't the only Japanese company that does these things. I ordered a couple of Muji notebooks (they aren't expensive at all) and they came with an origami bookmark and a note.
Susan Gardner 7 years ago
This could make me cry that there are people in other countries so sweet, so thoughtful, so kind
#3
This Fountain In Kanazawa, Japan Displays The Time
Hunter Richards 7 years ago
I've seen things like this all over Japan. They're time conscious but not unappreciative of the merging of public art/enrichment and useful implements.
#4
A Hotel In Tokyo Has A Reception Desk That Is Run By Robot Dinosaurs
nanashi 7 years ago (edited)
plus points if the dinosaurs made noises as you confirmed your details. (also, Hen na Hotel = weird hotel lol)
Christine Cameron 7 years ago
Oh, they do. There's a video here where a young couple booked the place and immediately realized their mistake when their toddler daughter screamed bloody murder every time they had to walk through the lobby. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9JdqIn9tAw
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Virgil Blue 7 years ago
Clever girls! I wonder if they also have velociraptor maids? /SCP reference.
Lululoohoo 7 years ago
this is freaking amazing & I must take my 2 boys there. They would absolutely lose their s**t lol
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 7 years ago
yeah, but then you'd have a lot of obnoxious, badly-dubbed little boys in the lobby all the time!
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Most Organized Luggage Pickup You’ll Ever See. All Upright With Handle Facing Outward For Easy Pickup
Bourassa Marie-Eve 7 years ago
Now this is what you call 'paying people a higher than cost of living salary" . It's crazy how well people work when they are paid fairly and valued.
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Robert O 7 years ago
Also the carousel does not have people crowding up against it. Appears they stand back until they see their bag
7j6eqi 7 years ago
There's even a sign on the floor that tells you not to stand there :O I'm impressed.
Load More Replies... Aaron Kara 7 years ago
I bet peoples luggage is rarely ever damaged by the baggage handlers in Japan
Sveta Smirnova 7 years ago
I always carry my very best luggages if I travel between Singapore and Japan since I know Japanese airport staffs will take care my luggages. If i travel to countries which I am not really comfortable with, I always carry ugly luggages since I dont mind if airport staffs throw them violently.
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SykesDaMan 7 years ago
This was the result of that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1q0ImNGVSo
#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
Zenozenobee 7 years ago
I wouldn't even be able to draw on a sheet of paper what these artists can design with crops... this is impressive
MBZ MetalsmithArtist 7 years ago
Yes, this particular town does a new design every year! The colors come from different types of rice- (there's a short film about it in "Great Big Story" )
Megan Curl 7 years ago
I believe the first one is Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck from the 1953 movie Roman Holiday. Amazing!
#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!
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
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
Pataman 7 years ago
The people in Italy do the same. They don't just tell you, they take you to where you want to go. My wife came across helpful people everywhere in Italy.
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Radityo Bagus 7 years ago (edited)
I can vouch for this one.. When I was there, met a police officer (?) wearing green colored uniform, while looking for my hotel, and asked for direction. He literally RAN to get his map on his bicycle, and showed me the map in detail, and made sure I understood before he continued his trip... He even offered to walk with us to make sure we found the hotel.. But we didn't want to bother him so we said no, thanks..
Mysticy 7 years ago
When we went to Japan last year, we were confused with bus schedule, so we asked a woman nearby. She is waiting for her bus and doesn't know what number of bus we need to take, but still kindly help us. She keep reading the schedule board (in Japanese) and make sure we get in the right bus.
Tracey Levy 5 years ago
I had someone leave there store & walk me 2 blocks to where I was going, didn’t lock his store or anything.
Robert Blanchard 5 years ago
Its kind of their job to be information desk, and be there so you can report any local crimes.
Charles Burnham 7 years ago
There is so little street crime in Japan that the police are often bored. If you call the police there expect a dozen or more to show up.
#8
This Sign In Japan Shows The Proper Seating Etiquette
Anne 7 years ago
Yes !! I'm not sure why you were down voted.. I voted you back up. Of course, if you are a little wider than your seat, no worries. But sitting spread legs should be banned. I do NOT need to be cramped because you need to air your package..
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Nikki 7 years ago
Oh. I thought their spread legs hit the people in the head...guess yours makes a lot more sense lol
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kathryn stretton 7 years ago
So, they sorted this years ago. My admiration of the Japanese and their respect for everyone else is wanting me to be Japanese, actually.
Hunter Richards 7 years ago
Imagine the graffiti you would find on this sign in the US. SMH. We're such an uncouth society in public.
Heidi Matsumoto 7 years ago
That's why I like how Japanese people usually behave in public transport... In my country, I always get stressed and glare at people for sitting like they own the whole spot...tsk
Whawhawhatsis 7 years ago
I was shocked the first time I got on a subway during morning rush hour in Fukuoka -- all the commuters were standing in neat rows, so tightly packed that shoulders touched, but there was not one person out of line. It was so quiet, too! Nobody was talking -- not a sound except pages turning on their manga!
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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
MBZ MetalsmithArtist 7 years ago
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
Susann Campbell 7 years ago
You should anyway because of the intuition that something isn't quite right.
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Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
In Australia learner drivers must display an 'L' prominently on their vehicles, and when they first received their licences they swap to a 'P' (for 'Provisional') for 1-3 years, depending on state. Old people are identified by wearing hats...
Janine B. 7 years ago
Lol - you made my day. Old people all over the world seem to be same.
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Ragan Sommerhalder 7 years ago
Can we make one that says ‘I don’t use my turn signal’ or ‘I’m an idiot and will brake and stop for no reason!?’ Asking for drivers in Nebraska ...
Jesse Musil 7 years ago
need these in New Jersey as well. Just today, someone in front of me was going 15 UNDER the speed limit and constantly breaking almost to a full stop. I usually don't get road rage but this was testing my temper and my patience.
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Alexandru Bucur 7 years ago
Also standard in Romania - by law people with less than 1 year driving experience are required to put a sign in the shape of a yellow circle with a black exclamation mark on their vehicle. Some occasional drivers opt to keep them even longer than that if they don't feel they have the experience.
Wil Vanderheijden 7 years ago
In the Netherlands the most wreckless drivers are the ones with a "Baby on board" sticker on their car.
Hseed 7 years ago
In Spain they have a green sticker with a green L on it
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tweetybird 7 years ago
In NZ we have a yellow and black L to show someone with a learners licence
#10
Unattended Grocery Store. Just Pick What You Want And Leave The Money In The Jar
varwenea 7 years ago
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.
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
Wow, that's so heartwarming. And its so ingrained in the culture that its second nature
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Marijn Lokhorst 7 years ago
And crops, at least in my neighborhood. Potatoes, nuts, greens, onions.
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Haunting Spirit 7 years ago
This is also common in the Netherlands where people sell homegrown vegetables, even farmers sell their stuff in unattended stores.
Bored Fox 7 years ago
Similar small shops are in my country also (Finland). Usually those are in places that are full of summer cottages. It is not worth having any 'real' shops there (because there are not enough customers) but some communities like to organize small shops like this where the idea is "Take the item - pay what you want".
Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
These are found all over rural Tasmania. They're called honesty boxes, and sadly they're often pilfered by tourists - I've watched it happen...
Carol Emory 7 years ago
My husband said that when he was in Japan, he noticed vending machines that sold hard liquor. Anyone could buy it, no ID required. But because of Japan's ingrained honor system, no one underage would dare buy it.
Darci Dietrich 7 years ago
There are some stands and small farmers markets that are still like this in small towns in America. Relatively common in my area (Farm town)
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Jonny Chevalier 7 years ago
It’s called respect. Few have it. Many don’t know what it means. (In other countries)
#11
Flight Delayed In Japan. Airline Employees Bow To The Passengers To Apologise
varwenea 7 years ago
All aspects of their public facing businesses own up to this level of customer service. Others may mock them, but I appreciate their recognition for services paid but not rendered.
Bernice Wittwer 7 years ago
Exactly. Customer service in Japan is exceptional.
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Aaron Kara 7 years ago (edited)
I was in Japan a couple years back and ordered a curry from coco curry which came a lot spicier than I ordered (I ordered level 3, the one that came was a level 5) I didn't say anything because I didn't want to be rude and frankly the curry was outstanding. 2/3 through my curry I was changing colour and sweating profusely, my friend began laughing at me and the chef caught on that I got the wrong curry and apologized so much you may of thought he insulted my mother...he then made me another curry. So I'm 2/3 through the hottest curry I've every had in my life facing the prospect of a second curry that's only slightly milder. I ate the second curry. The next day was...interesting to say the least. Thankfully the toilets are nice there
Kann 7 years ago
Please tell me if I mistook something but it seems to me that this is not a Japanese airline. The female employees were wearing ao dai, a traditional Vietnamese costume, not Japanese. I know Vietnam Airlines has blue ao dai as its uniform. And the surroundings reminds me of the airport in Ho Chi Minh City. This shot may have been taken from the upper floor, where you can look down to the ground floor and see passengers checking in their luggage. Maybe there were some behind story or maybe I mistook something here. But really, it's hard to think a Japanese airlines choose ao dai as their uniform.
Mochi 7 years ago
I’m pretty sure this photo was taken in Vietnam and they always bow to the passengers when check-in counters are about to be opened.
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CrunChewy McSandybutt 7 years ago
I bet they don't have a red-faced man screaming at them for a half-hour straight.
Anna Quay 7 years ago
Compared to Australian airports, Qantas in particular. Many people lining up for a 6.30am flight in Canberra to Perth. The staff are going super slow, NO CALL OUT (they usually put a message on the PA saying if you are after flight blahblah then go straight to desk x), cut off time comes and goes, flight time comes and goes. they do a call out for A DIFFERENT shorter flight. People like me were asking 10mins before cut off about the flight, was told to stay in the line. 5 other people asking about the flight. told nothing. PA message said flight closed. MANY people complain. Staff roll their eyes at us. Thanks Qantas.
#12
Sticker That Was On My Package From Japan
Malcontent 7 years ago
Sadly, putting labels like this on items anywhere else in the world would be like putting a 'fragile' or 'handle with care' sticker on it = postoffice workers will use it as a football...
Julie Lemaire 5 years ago
Once a seller wrote 3 times "please do not fold, thanks Mister postman" On my parcel. Mister postman folded it nicely to put it in my mailbox 😭
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Aneese 7 years ago
I always take a fat Sharpie to any package I send - I write "Thank you UPS [or USPS or whomever is the carrier] person for working so hard to get my package delivered!" And I add a heart with a smiley face inside. Takes me 30 seconds of kindness that might make someone's day.
Samantha Comerford 7 years ago
Cute, shows how much they appreciate their workers too. Emm when can I move to Japan please
#13
This Tank Style Stairs Dolly In Japan
Cassie 7 years ago
They also have pressurized carts in some parts factories (Toyata is one, I think) that go once the pressure of the part is placed on the cart. The pressure builds tension as the cart goes one direction and then when the part is removed on the other end, all that built up tension drives the cart back to its starting point. No wasteful power needed at all!
Load More Replies... Aaron Kara 7 years ago
I moved recently, was a nightmare. I always underestimate how much useless c**p I truly have
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Ashley Kellers 7 years ago
Oohhhhhh this is what I've kept yapping on about they should have on wheelchairs!!!!
TeeMarieTisMe 7 years ago (edited)
They make something similar for evacuating wheelchair bound people down stairs. See my post from a few minutes ago. :)
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Paul Dixon 7 years ago
This is because they are not allowed to use the elevator - that is for customers only.
#14
The Fire Escape For This Building Is A Slide
Ross Carter 7 years ago
Provided the fire exit isn't alarmed, i'd leave the apartment this way every day!
Christopher Columbus 7 years ago
I'd come sliding down all happy with a fire burning in my neck, then regretting my life's choices the closer I came to that gate at the bottom.
Nadja Lambacher 7 years ago
A friend of mine lived in a boarding school for special needs students. They had a slide from the top all 10 stories down. It was for evacuating the kids in wheelchairs etc. So cool
Wyndmere 5 years ago
That would be one wild ride. — I wonder how much speed a wheelchair picks up rolling down 10 stories. ... I wonder how the wheelchairs stop at the bottom.
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Mylah Rose 7 years ago
But a metal slide? Sure plastic would melt but this might burn your bum a bit
ThatOneOwl 7 years ago
I just hope the slide doesn't heat up and burn your legs on the way down.
#15
The Japanese Ebay Seller I Bought This PS3 Game From Also Sent Me A Japanese Tea Bag With It
PandaMan 7 years ago
Ya, getting tea bagged by a Japanese Gamer would be little. ;-P
Load More Replies... Helen de Roo 7 years ago
I have 2 Japanese co-workers in my office. When they first arrived they brought tea and sweets for everybody and personally handing them to people while introducing themselves. Amazingly thoughtful and kind.
Carol Emory 7 years ago
I worked briefly for Mitsubishi International in Seattle. Anytime an executive came to visit, they'd bring rice crackers, chocolates, or other food gifts for the office personnel to share. When one of our executives was supposed to be flying into Tokyo, he asked us what he should take to represent Seattle. I suggested fudge from the Seattle Fudge company and/or Seattle's Best Coffee. He took both..fudge for the execs and coffee for the rest of the office. I guess it was a big hit!
PandaMan 7 years ago
Yes, if you are a gamer then you get this. If not - sadly google it "Gamer T-bagging."
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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
WillemPenn 7 years ago
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.
Troux 7 years ago
Yeah but falling asleep on a train in Philly is a bit more risky! XD
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Petra Schaap 7 years ago
In early moring trainrides in Holland the commuters put their tickets and cards on their jacket with a clip
Hugo Raible 7 years ago
But then, the question is why so many Japanese (and it's mainly men) are so tired from overworking that they need that long train ride for sleep.
Michelle Langdon 7 years ago
Yeah, I dare you to go to sleep anywhere in the USA on any train. You will wake up and have no belongings left. Thieves are everywhere. Respect for others doesn't exist.
Naomi Armitage 7 years ago
I like that fabric! I'd like to have luggage that looked like that!
#17
Japan’s Highest Bridge’s Height Is Compared To Godzilla
John Ashley 7 years ago
Japanese culture is so often portrayed as so serious but it's things like his that show there is a prevalent sense of humor.
#18
The Seat Pattern On The Train In Japan Tells You Where Priority Seating Is
chris a 7 years ago
This is one the selling points when I describe Japan to people. When me and my gf went we were so impressed, regardless of how full the train is we almost never saw someone sitting here unless they were elderly or a mother. It was amazing how respectful they are even when it doesn't directly benefit anyone at the time.
Ashley Kellers 7 years ago
and yet in the UK they have bright blue stickers and people STILL ignore them
#19
Bus Driver Holding An Umbrella So That You Don’t Get Wet While Opening Yours
varwenea 7 years ago
This doesn't look like a typical bus. Looks more like a tour bus driver or a guide letting out the guests.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
That's a city bus. They ALL look like that, and they are sparkling clean.
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#20
Real-Life Mario Kart Racing In Tokyo Traffic
Jill 7 years ago
I did this this past December and it was so much fun. I can definitely recommend it for people. The costumes are included and you get a really unique view of Tokyo. Not to mention when you drive by everyone smiles!
Full Name 7 years ago
I saw a pic of this and didn't know if it was real. Thanks for the info!
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Naoki Hamada 7 years ago (edited)
I understand that as much as this probably being fun and all, these karts are pissing off us locals (the drivers, not the pedestrians waving at you) in Tokyo. Like if you're gonna do it man, DON'T drive like a d**k and smash into police stations or run over pedestrians and bicycles... especially if you're not experienced driving in crowded cities. I can't believe this company hasn't been shut down yet after so much freaking accidents and lawsuits.
bob 7 years ago
Who on Earth thinks this is cool? There have been several accidents already, thankfully not serious. But it's only a matter of time before someone real hits the curb... But dumb tourists are dumb I guess. That's how you recognize them. Note that most Japanese people don't like this. They hate it actually. So don't do that. Show some respect. Btw, Nintendo sued the kart company and won.
Ged Maybury 7 years ago
They recently lost a court case taken by Nintendo. Shut down (cannot use Mario Kart characters any more). And rightly so. https://soranews24.com/2018/09/28/tokyos-real-life-mario-kart-go-kart-rental-company-loses-lawsuit-against-nintendo/
#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
Ashley Kellers 7 years ago
LOL if we adopted this in the UK, deforestation would increase 100 fold
frederic eeckman 7 years ago
We have that in Belgium, and it's very useful because the trains are very often late :D
Hard 2 Guess 7 years ago
This is a great idea. Only reason I bought my car 10 years ago was public transit being late everyday straight for 2 weeks. That particular line always had problem I took cab when it was late but when it happened straight 2 weeks, I realized I needed to change something. Number crunching resulted in having car for a year being cheaper than taking cab for a year.
Paul Dixon 7 years ago
This is because of you are late you are in trouble. If you forget to get one of these you will have pay deducted and the boss will shout at you. Work places will not listen to you and say that you should have got an earlier train just in case the train is delayed.
#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
Bernice Wittwer 7 years ago
Another awesome thing is they do it with a great attitude! People here don’t treat you like you’re inconveniencing them when you need them to simply do their job.
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CbusResident 7 years ago
Incredibly advanced robotics put in the form of a ridiculously cute character - that's Japan in a nutshell.
RidingMyPetKangarooToWork 7 years ago
This is desperately needed in Australia. Care takers in retirement/nursing homes are often caught being abusive and negligent, and sometimes murder the elderly. My 85 year old grandmother refuses to go to one because she doesn't want to die
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
The most remarkable thing about this picture is not that a robot is taking care of elders, but how young their elders look!
A Dyke From The Dreamworld 7 years ago
Oh, how cute! This kinda makes me want to get old and have that cutie help me, but then again I like being young. But still, BEARS!!!!
#23
Anti-Bacterial Handrails In Tokyo Metro Escalator
Vinura Witharanage 7 years ago
Someone somewhere will come up with a crazy conspiracy theory surrounding it like the the fbi is using it to get fingerprints
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Rich Auntie Skeleton 7 years ago
OK, i know i'm a week late on this, IF you can find an escalator on the train. Newer train stations or remodeled stations have them, remember Japan's train stations are more than 100 years old. LOTS Of smaller stations don't have escalators at all, hope you like stairs. Source I lived in Japan for 5 years.
#24
This Coffee Shop In Tokyo Clearly Marks Each Customers Space At The Counter
Ashley Kellers 7 years ago
There's a lot of thing American's pretend not to see......
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Wil Vanderheijden 7 years ago
In Japan this works, in Europe there would be contstant battles over the white lines.
#25
What Happens When A Train Ticket Machine Runs Out Of Change In Tokyo
Christopher Columbus 7 years ago
This confirms my suspicion that cashmachines are just (trustworthy) shy people in boxes with touch screens.
Elaine Baker 7 years ago
Now we know where Thing got a job after the Addams Family was cancelled
Susann Campbell 7 years ago
Actually relatives of Thing always find cool jobs and where else better than among the helpful courteous Japanese in Japan.
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rhyan lumilay 7 years ago
I'm right all this time that every ATM and ticket machines are man powered. They hide inside or at the back of the machine.
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Alexandra Davis 7 years ago
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 :(
Ohio Hands 7 years ago
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.
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Hello please don't judge 7 years ago
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!
Grumble O'Pug 7 years ago
I lived in Japan for 5 years, I think you are wrong. There is beautiful imagination and creativity.
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Nomadus Aureus 7 years ago
I just watched a Japanese student bow to a stray cat, pet it, then bow again while thanking it. How cute and considerate, haha
Paul Dixon 7 years ago
Boeing happens a lot in japan. But it also depends where you are. I lived in the north and we often bowed after crossing the road at a crossing where a car stopped for us. I then moved near Tokyo and was told 'no one has time for that...bowing is too polite"
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Nha Xiong 5 years ago
What the f**k is up with this? I thought this was supposed to be 53 pictures, there's only like 25 on here. Reported for scams, dumb f***s.
Alexandra Davis 7 years ago
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 :(
Ohio Hands 7 years ago
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.
Load More Replies... Hello please don't judge 7 years ago
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!
Grumble O'Pug 7 years ago
I lived in Japan for 5 years, I think you are wrong. There is beautiful imagination and creativity.
Load More Replies... Nomadus Aureus 7 years ago
I just watched a Japanese student bow to a stray cat, pet it, then bow again while thanking it. How cute and considerate, haha
Paul Dixon 7 years ago
Boeing happens a lot in japan. But it also depends where you are. I lived in the north and we often bowed after crossing the road at a crossing where a car stopped for us. I then moved near Tokyo and was told 'no one has time for that...bowing is too polite"
Load More Replies... Nha Xiong 5 years ago
What the f**k is up with this? I thought this was supposed to be 53 pictures, there's only like 25 on here. Reported for scams, dumb f***s.
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