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Japanese culture is absolutely incomparable to any in our Western world. Their deeply rooted politeness, precision, and dedication to work are rarely seen anywhere else. And though you might know Japan as a home to anime, sumo wrestlers, cherry blossoms and bullet trains, their ingenuity shows in many other aspects of their daily lives. Starting with extremely innovative toilets and vending machines filled with fresh farm eggs, to the unique system of Tokyo subway and drainage canals swarming with Koi fish. These are just a particle of the interesting facts about Japanese culture. Actually, there are so many that this one post couldn't fit them all.

Bored Panda has compiled some of the weirdest inventions, cultural practices and amazing facts about Japan that will make this country your go-to destination.

#1

Bus Drivers In Japan Were On Strike But Continued Driving Their Routes While Refusing To Take Fares From Passengers

Bus Drivers In Japan Were On Strike But Continued Driving Their Routes While Refusing To Take Fares From Passengers

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Daria B
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have double thoughts about it. Part of me, thinks this is awsome and effective, but the othe other part thinks that, if you don't make regular people uncomfortable too, you make less impact and the people might not want to support your cause because for them, the protest is only beneficial. If everyone's uncomfortable, everyone will be like "Oh, give them what they want, so this can f***ing end!" But then, again, not everyone is the same, and my appreciation for this kind of striking is prevailing. So, I praise these drivers.

Anne
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You get a lot of support, lots of media coverage and a whole lot of social media coverage too. Plus nobody is hurt, apart from the boss you want to hit where it hurts (money). These are the best kinds of strike!

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Ana Dipo
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is FAKE, going on strike by offering free public transportation is not common in Japan. The media refers to a very specific case in the city of Okayama. In Japan, all transport companies are private. A new local company came to compete with them (which is the game, my poor Lucette, when we want to privatize). And this new bus line is cheaper! The drivers of Company A decided to make free trips for a FEW HOURS as a symbolic "protest" against the arrival of the competitor. We are not talking about a decline in social rights, but an economic war between two private companies. This sounds like a masterly com hit for company A. Any claims? Not really. A rejection of capitalism in Japan? It is far, but really far ... Anyway, the slightest way out, it is the dismissal that hangs in their noses.

Ana Dipo
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First of all, you have to put things in context. The Japanese rarely strike. Above all, do not wave. Why ? It must be recognized that it is probably the most people subject to authority and enterprise in the world. The diktat of the work on their lives is total and it is not for nothing that there are words here to describe death by work, suicides related to work or those people who decide to disappear suddenly. As for their private life, for lack of free time, do not even talk about it. And this Orwellian nightmare is not culturally clean in Japan, it is the result of the post-war years, the American occupation and industrial capitalism imposed on all spheres of society. I do not count any more the Japanese who confessed to me want to flee this gilded prison.

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Alida Saxon
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is great, though here in America they'd probably end up sued for property theft or something equally horrible in retaliation.

Rachel Rosky
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah because theft of someone else's money, even a big "evil" corporation, is considered a crime.

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stellermatt
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

money talks, if only a protest were to take place that would cost Trump money, then he'd listen.

Cici Snow
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly if they did this in the US the drivers would likely be detained/ arrested/ beaten by police. Money talks too loudly.

Cici Snow
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most awesome thing I've heard all week! Yay solidarity.

Talia Johnson
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

France please please please take note!!

Vanessa
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can't do it in France, if you do it you'll get fired.

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SnowyLynx
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so ideal. Governments serve the people and if the people get screwded up, you’re toast. These guys did a good job of respecting other people’s lives and schedules, and showing the importance of being paid well!

Miguel Serra
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Serra 8 minutes ago Yep, but the problem is that most of the public transport uses prepay tickets and monthly tickets, the tickets sold by the driver represent a very small (very very small) percentage, so this kind of protest won't affect any company and as result, won't have any effect!!! This post is very misleading. It's only a way of Divide and Conquer!! All the "Anti-Strike" in the world appreciate that....

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ugaas wiilhoog
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this, hit them where it hurts, that is their pockets.

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    #2

    Drink Cans Have Names Written In Braille On The Top

    Drink Cans Have Names Written In Braille On The Top

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    Richard
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vote it up if you like it, 'cause blind people can't.

    The Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not true. I had a blind staff member who used technology to perfectly navigate her way around websites. Some websites are easier than others but organisations who work to help blind people will advise on how to make your website accessible to people who have sight loss.

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    Dark Half
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everywhere in japan their roads are blind friendly, very amazing

    Phoebes
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Explain please. Do you mean for blind pedestrians?!?

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    Renard Bansale
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But doesn't this result in fingers touching soda cans and thus passing along pathogens if they're deciding between several types of soda?

    Pete Ford
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always assumed it said "open this end"

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    #3

    Japanese Fans Stayed Behind After The FIFA World Cup 2014 Match To Help Clean Up

    Japanese Fans Stayed Behind After The FIFA World Cup 2014 Match To Help Clean Up

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    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every blue bag filled should be a rewarded with a free ticket to the next match

    Rainy Day Wolf
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the reward is having a clean place to go back to

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    Daria B
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, European hooligans need to SERIOUSLY learn from this! I have nothing but good things to say about these kind Japanese fans.

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol :) (never mind me, I was just imagining things :)

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's going through my mind is that irresponsible people make the mess, then these responsible people are cleaning up the mess.

    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talk about team work, this goes beyond!

    Jackie Gilpin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a practice taught early. Japanese school children are responsible for cleaning their schools too!

    Nardo218 x
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i bet every one of them had to clean their school as children, and have a habit of cleaning public places because they see it as their civic duty

    Emi Takaoka
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Japanese-American, I am embarrassed to live in the united states. We have so many complex issues. It only makes things worse when the people in our government are only concerned about enriching themselves, instead of being decent humans who are empathetic and care about others. Ugh, it's really unfortunate, and I wish there was something I could do about these problems.

    Marianela Chevalier
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No comments... This is one of the best samples of civic duty!

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    #4

    There Are Baby Seats Attached To The Wall In Most Bathrooms

    There Are Baby Seats Attached To The Wall In Most Bathrooms

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    Aud Wey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a cutie pie!!! Such a good idea though!!

    Louiiiise
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my, this brings back so many painful memories of me (single mother) having to pee in public toilets and not knowing what to do with my baby... I'm officially in love with Japan now!

    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd rather wipe my a**e with loo roll if it's ok with you though?

    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is BOTH a baby sit AND toilette paper, and in some places, there's even an additional foldable wall table to change the diapers.

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    Agerrle Isnowon
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful little smiling happy precious babe!! <3

    Annabell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so clever! I wish we would have this in Germany

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look how happy that baby is!

    SnowyLynx
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That does help when you have to go.

    Ellie Scott
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should do this in the UK. Would make life so much easier

    Charlotte
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do have these in UK. Mostly in leisure centre changing rooms. I use one every week when I take my toddler swimming in Cardiff

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    #5

    I Recently Gave Birth In Japan. Here Is Some Of The Hospital Food I Ate

    I Recently Gave Birth In Japan. Here Is Some Of The Hospital Food I Ate

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    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you know what ya get in the UK? toast. I mean, it's damn good toast, but...

    Cory Coker
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In America you just get a bill for $30,000 and then thrown out

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    DE Ray
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, you get off-brand gelatin. That costs $50.

    xpurinx
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just to let people know that this is a very upscale hospital, and the usual hospital food doesn't look like fine dining but is presented nicely nonetheless (kind of like home cooking) and is always healthy and nutritious.

    Yuka Momoyo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be one fancy hospital...this is definitely not the norm.

    Jessica Temple
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW! this is so fantastic. Food is what heals, and this food is perfect for healing.

    Kawaii Panda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m going to Japan when I’m pregnant

    BetsyB
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking the same but I definitely want to go to this hospital in particular.

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    nanashi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing it's one of those pricey private hospitals...

    Norie Iijima
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're absolutely right. Having baby is not illness, so government don't pay for it. It costs you fortune in Japan, while it's absolutely free in UK.

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    Cassie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much a medivac to Japan would cost from here next time I need a hospital...

    Syed Mujtaba
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    u are treated like beggers in pakistani hospital

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    #6

    You Can Often Find This Kind Of Toilet In Japan. Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For Your Next Flush

    You Can Often Find This Kind Of Toilet In Japan. Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For Your Next Flush

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    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We the current water scarcity this idea should be incorporated every where

    Puppiesarepeopletoo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a drought here in southern California and the government has been trying to save water. Why don't we have these here?

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    boredhuman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wonder why this isn't a standard. The sink doesn't even have to be on top of the toilet, but why don't use the used sink water to flush the toilet?

    rinky
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    water saving idea.....awesome

    Kerry Pye
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son installs these in the UK

    SnowyLynx
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really smart. Go Japan!!!

    Floppy Floop
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is called sink twice. you can find it on amazon.

    Jim Lavine
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting idea. It looks a bit awkward to get over the bowl to wash.

    Leah Curtis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about you guys, but we have this where I live, the water from washing hands goes to the toilet. the sink isn't above the toilet, it uses pipes.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe it's more of a space problem, but it's a great use of space and possibility of reuse water

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    #7

    Japan's Manhole Covers Are Beautiful

    Japan's Manhole Covers Are Beautiful

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    N G
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In My country, these would get stolen :/

    Shull GaRett
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This loks so good one could make a small table out of it... :D

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    John Kamau
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh... you mean there are countries with Manhole LIDS? not in mine...Damn Sure about That

    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes for preety roads

    Joann Barry
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, don't want to step on them because they are so pretty.

    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They take pride in everything, these covers are beautiful!

    Syed Mujtaba
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in my country their are no manholes instead u get a full view of the inside

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' homes now look swanky!

    Sharon Holliday
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the concrete around the manholes is interesting.

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    #8

    Most Japanese Schools Don't Have Custodians. Instead, The Students Do The Cleaning Themselves As A Part Of Showing Gratitude To The School And Learning How To Become More Productive Members Of Society

    Most Japanese Schools Don't Have Custodians. Instead, The Students Do The Cleaning Themselves As A Part Of Showing Gratitude To The School And Learning How To Become More Productive Members Of Society

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    Yuka Momoyo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japanese here...Every school do have custodians though...the students certainly don't clean the teachers' restrooms... and the custodian usually take care of the garden area too.

    Peter Wallin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We lived in Japan for 2 years and my kids went to school in a normal school there. This practice was really useful because it also taught responsibility, leadership and social cohesion. Nobody messed up anyone else's area because the group responsible for cleaning that area knew and would not be happy. Also, an older student was given responsibility for managing a group of younger students to ensure that everything was done properly. A bit of a sacrifice of jobs but a great teaching moment for the kids.

    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is common here in SEA as well, but student's don't have to clean that much - just the general area around the classroom.

    Aaron Kara
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a part of the education system that I imagine contributes to a more collectivist society. I do think the west could learn from this a bit, I think the pressure from living in such a ruthlessly individualistic environment can be very stressful for some

    Shashiprabha Dehipe
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is true in Sri Lanka as well. Older students paint their own desks and chairs as well

    Jim Lavine
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see this working to a point . I have a hard time picturing children running a floor polisher or cleaning a bathroom properly. Most schools have clean up things to do for students like after art class and cleaning the chalk board and brushes. Building maintenance is a full time job.

    BoredDragonfly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A copy of someone else on here who is Japanese and replied to another comment: "Japanese here...Every school do have custodians though...the students certainly don't clean the teachers' restrooms... and the custodian usually take care of the garden area too.". So yes, they still have janitors. But they do different tasks. I think this Japanese way is amazing! I follow a channel of a family who is partly Japanese and live in Japan. They did videos on how schools work. The things they do in classrooms and around them, of course go up when you get older.

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    Harry Plopper
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its not even just learning to be productive. Its teaching them to be more respectful of their school because then THEY are the ones cleaning it up

    Shull GaRett
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be done everywhere... all the bubble gums and marker scribblings would be gone in no time... ;)

    Eyeball
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant. That would make for way more productive members of society.

    Lindsay
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is done in most places in Asia. It was like this for my school, my cousins' schools, my parents, just about everyone I know.

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    #9

    The Note In Japanese Says, "I Accidentally Knocked Over Your Bike And Broke The Bell. I Am Very Sorry"

    The Note In Japanese Says, "I Accidentally Knocked Over Your Bike And Broke The Bell. I Am Very Sorry"

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    Potterhead Unicorn
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why I plan to move to Japan.

    bob
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You plan on moving to Japan because people write apology letters when they knock bicycles over? That's rather precise.

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    DE Ray
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more about mindfulness and community - Japan emphasizes empathy and understanding how others would feel as a result of your actions.

    William Bonner
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the USA. Nearly twenty years ago I was at a grocery store and I noticed a checkbook lying in the bottom of my shopping cart. When I left the store, I drove to the person's house and delivered it to them. Just last summer I returned home from riding my moped and noticed my wallet was missing. I was about to leave to retrace my route to search for it when the doorbell rang. Someone on the street saw my wallet fall out of my pocket and slide under a parked car. They retrieved it and delivered it to my house. I consider this karma. It doesn't matter where you live. Every society has honest people. However, societies that seek to instill a sense of respect are likely to have fewer problems.

    RitaGG
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful post. I absolutely believe in karma!

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    Allison Doueck
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mindfulness of others is what is taught in the Japanese social structure. But in America, not so much.

    納豆好き
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very rare case, bikes are also stolen in Tokyo

    Paul Dixon
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha. Where's this? Bikes always get knocked over here. In fact stealing bikes and umbrellas are the biggest crime in Japan and a huge problem. Bike are often being damaged and the police do very little about it.

    Rafaella Bueno
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good and bad people exist everywhere. I live in Brazil, where people pass by in a bike and steal you cellphone from your hand in broad daylight in a packed street and nobody cares, but I've seen people do things like this here too on occasion. It's pretty obvious they're just picking examples of good behavior, yet it seems to fool people into thinking Japan is some utopia.

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    Marilyn Holt
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well this does happen occasionally in Canada. It's people who are honest, not "societies"

    Carson Lujan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to live in Japan it was so safe I saw a store once with a really expensive bike out front not chained to the pole it was sitting on it was for 100 thousand yen (which is about $1000) and I sat down opposite side of the road and watched it and I wasn’t surprised that no one made a glimpse at it or attempted to steal it

    Bored Office Girl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has to do with the person, not the country. I live in the USA. One time I accidentally bumped a Cadillac in a parking lot and gave it a huge dent. Left an apology note with my phone number. My insurance got it fixed for him. At no cost to him. I could've just driven away. Also, a lady who was a complete stranger on the sidewalk gave me her $1,500 ticket to the Rock Hall induction ceremony. I wasn't asking. She just came up to me!

    Jan Virtue
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan promotes inclusion for it's citizens, and make sure they're covered with all the basics. And they have a truthful policy, so there's no maiming and oppression going on because people are lacking and have to maim or destroy you to survive. Every contributes and is important. Not just the rich.

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    #10

    This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan

    This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan

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    Isabel Tamayo
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love their bullet trains! You'll barely feel it's already moving...

    rakuninaru
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more comfortable than any other transportation.

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    rinky
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i need this in my country

    Eyeball
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile in America... coal powered trains. We are so far behind it is unreal

    ispeak catanese
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amtrak is the best! My parents boarded in NYC bound for Chicago and had a stop in Washington DC.

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    nanashi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, if you're going to make a really fast train, you gonna need to make sure the rails are flat and smooth too.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he use Superglue? (Just kidding!)

    zenithorton
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly like the trains in England 😂

    Donna Slora
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quiet, smooth, on time wish we had this in the USA

    Peter Wallin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great ride but I don't recommend trying to sightsee from it. Landscape moves so fast that your brain can't process it well. Plus you hit tunnels with no warning at all so it is a shock.

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    #11

    I Dropped My Shopping Bag On The Streets Of Osaka And When I Went Back To Look For It Later That Day, Someone Had Placed It Next To A Tree Untouched

    I Dropped My Shopping Bag On The Streets Of Osaka And When I Went Back To Look For It Later That Day, Someone Had Placed It Next To A Tree Untouched

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    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    apparently there was once a time when this sort of honesty ruled the world?

    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe this is the future. (Hopefully anyway) ♥

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    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened to me in Kamakura as well. Left a beautiful sweater in a park. Came back after 30 minutes, only to find it folded on a bench. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least.

    Kizito
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kamakura, aren't you in awe of that place? I miss me some Japan, man.

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    xpurinx
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who lives in Japan this is quite normal to me but I guess others mights find it surprising. I never lost anything except for my wallet and always showed up at the police station next day.

    Kerri Russ
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Intelligence has nothing to do with it... I've met both smart and not so smart people who were rude and inconsiderate and both that were kind and caring. It's respect. Respect for the environment, the family, other humans, and everything around you. While individuals can be respectful, in groups it tends to disappear (in the US, anyway). In Japan, respect is very highly valued and given regardless of stature. If we had more respect in the US... true, honest respect... I think things would get better... a little, anyway.

    BetsyB
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even get my packages back from a neighbor if the mailman delivers to the wrong address.

    Gabby
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your neighbor has cameras, try walking around in front of their house and then standing in front of their door disapprovingly. My package ended up next door once, I stood outside at 2am staring my neighbor down. They returned the package the next morning.

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    Theresa Valentina
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I forgot my phone in an shop in Tokyo... when I went back 30 min after to look for it it was exactly where I forgot it. Crazy

    Jean van der Merwe
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also experienced this in Istanbul in Turkey.

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friendly! I just hope it did not get "marked" by dogs in the meantime.

    Akiko Fujishima
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cities in Japan have a No-Stray policy.. While strays do exist, you don't typically see them in cities. but in rural areas they're more common place. The chances of that being urinated on by a dog in Osaka is exceptionally rare, as no person would allow their pet to mark it, it's just common courtesy.

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    Birdgirl45
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its sad that today we live in fear and with distrust of others, and it needs to change now

    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again when he was in Japan my dad took his expensive lambswool jumper because he was hot. His attention was taken and he walked away leaving his jumper behind. He then went to lunch and it was there at the restaurant when he remembered about the jumper. He went back to where he left it and not only was it still there but someone had taken it from where he had just left it draped over tree branch and folded it up and put it on a nearby wall.

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    #12

    Commuters In Tokyo Pushed A Train Car To Save A Woman Who Fell And Got Stuck Between The Car And The Platform

    Commuters In Tokyo Pushed A Train Car To Save A Woman Who Fell And Got Stuck Between The Car And The Platform

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    AnnaB
    Community Member
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to think that people anywhere would do that.

    Emma Perkins
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure this has happened in an American subway at some point. As long as you can get a few people pushing it, others typically join in.

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! I recall something similar happened in Russia too? Thought I saw the news both for Japan and Russia, within a short period of time, a few years ago.

    Eduard Korhonen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, this kind of thing happens worldwide. In the UK people power managed to lift a double decker bus off of a trapped cyclist.

    Bron
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened in Perth, Western Australia too. Conductor stopped the train leaving and almost everyone on the platform (thank goodness they were busy) pushed the train sideways so he could be pulled out. Would have been very scary!

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    Damien T
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK this would not be allowed by the authorities even if the people wanted to do it, because health and safety! Followed by a public enquiry.

    Elifcan Duygun
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10 years ago we had a train accident and a guy stuck under the waggon. My father offered to push together but no one cared about him. The guy lost his leg. Sorry for him he was too young. I respect people like this.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe that no one joined your father, how terrible.

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    Michelle Martiniwithane
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi I'd like to add that after that, the train was only 8 minutes behind schedule.

    Coco!
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOOOOOHOOO GO HUMANITY!

    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope she was ok afterward, such an act of kindness from all of those people

    Jace
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this could happen in many places. I doubt this is culturally unique to Japan. It's nice to see this collective effort, regardless of where it happens.

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    #13

    Koi Fishes Even Live In Drainage Channels In Japan

    Koi Fishes Even Live In Drainage Channels In Japan

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    Miss Wakana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan kinda have a strict rule for cleanliness (even for disposing trash). Though most are unwritten. Still, people follow them and help clean their neighborhoods without being asked to.

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    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh... This is not a drainage channel... It's just a channel. Japan is an over-industrialized and over-polluted country, so there is no way Koi fish would survive in drainage channels...

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Koi are carp -- sturdy fish well suited to less than perfect water. Their presence is an indication that pollution levels are tolerable to some life forms.

    Alessandra Ricotta
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a common thing it seems, a lot of little cities have something like this. Some of them have "little rivers" across theyr homes and they share together water. The city of Satoyama is an example, go and check it ^^

    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You would think heavy rains would take oil spills and other unwanted chemicals into these channels?

    Patricia Massy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is probably an old water conduit, not just a drainage gutter, as often seen in old towns. The water might be coming from a spring or brought from a stream, and the fish were added as an incentive for keeping it clean.

    Jennifer C.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's it - I'm moving to Japan... <3

    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine coming home to your lovely koi. They'd all have names and there would be a bin with koi kibble next to my gate!

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    #14

    Japanese Toilets Often Have A Button That Plays White Noise/Water Sounds So You Can Poop Without Other People Hearing Your Business

    Japanese Toilets Often Have A Button That Plays White Noise/Water Sounds So You Can Poop Without Other People Hearing Your Business

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    Aaron Kara
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First time I used this toilet I was slightly disconcerted by the accuracy of the water jet but pleasantly surprised by its effectiveness

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "disconcerted by the accuracy" -- LOVE your word choice!!!

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    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! And they even have button to heat up the toilet seats during cold days.... Maybe it's not just in Japan, but coming from a tropical country, I'm so amazed! Hahahah

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's Slayer! that must be a hell of a s**t!!

    Abby Not Normal
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, this is a true sign of thoughtfulness!

    TheReader19
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent if you need to scream (don't pretend you've never screamed whilst pooping)

    Just saying
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, listening to the sound of water running helps you pee if you are "pee-shy".

    Kiki
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need this hear in the U.S. Can't count how many poop stalemates I've endured.

    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WARNING! PEOPLE WHO GROSS OUT, DO NOT READ THIS COMMENT! You have been warned. Now... Pooping once in a public toilette, my digestion wasn't so good, so my a*s was emitting very loud gass explosions. Thankfully, the lady pooping next to my sit kinda had the same problem, so it felt like our asses were communicating. ♥

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love using toilet in japan, the bidet is adjustable.

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    #15

    Another Reason Why I Love Japan

    Another Reason Why I Love Japan

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    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in escalators, they stay left (I think) if you'll just stand and if you'll walk you go right...

    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Korea too. On most escalators they stand right and walk in the left row. However, it is advised not to walk on escalators for security and maintenance reasons. But still it's super annoying when you're in a hurry, and someone decides to stop the flow.

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    Stacy Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entire planet of New York City should take a day off to learn this habit.

    Aud Wey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need this in France! We really do... -_-

    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Paris you mean? Because it's quite alright in Toulouse.

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    audi Rush
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one follows the arrows though!! At least not in Tokyo.

    Jason Abillama-Villegas
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    amazing! NYC it's a damn free for all! people going every direction, being rude, being inconsiderate, every man for themself! I really want to experience this kind of respect and consideration once in my life!

    Cactuar Jon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have this here in some parts of the UK too. The difference is we're not that disciplined lol

    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hum... it's not always like that where I usually go. But it's the infamous den-en-toshi line, eh! Just to say that this kind of situation becomes rarer and rarer in Tokyo.

    James Grey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Order and obedience...win-win

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    #16

    In Trains You Can Rotate The Seats In Any Direction

    In Trains You Can Rotate The Seats In Any Direction

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    Erin Smidt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is true in China as well. Makes for some great conversation time on long train rides!

    Juragan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's great. I hope its will be here soon.

    petil Pling
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This function is also in many other countries, but the reason is, that a lot of stations are on a side track, meaning most seats will be back towards the driving direction when they leave the station to the next destination. A lot of people get sick from this, so the conductor will go through the train and turn the seats so that most passengers are facing forward.

    SassySusie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our van seats rotated as well. It was awesome!

    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my kids would never leave this alone

    Ashley Fernandes
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant because I"m one of those people that gets nauseated if I have to ride on a train or subway facing backwards.

    SINisterEvo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same as Chinese Rail High-speed (CRH)

    Maia Haraldsen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically, yes, but you can’t just leave them sideways. They’re turnable so all the seats always face forward, even when the train changes direction.

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    #17

    Another Great Japanese Invention: Umbrella Lockers. So You Don't Have To Carry Them Around Inside A Building And Nobody Takes Yours 'Accidentally'

    Another Great Japanese Invention: Umbrella Lockers. So You Don't Have To Carry Them Around Inside A Building And Nobody Takes Yours 'Accidentally'

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    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why does snoop dogg need an umbrella? fo' drizzle.

    Placid Blue
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does Snoop Dogg wash his clothes with? Bleotch

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    Lisa Laberge
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So no one will steal a bike or alcohol out on the street, but people lock up their umbrellas ? Strange

    Paul Dixon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well the reason for this is because Japanese people steal umbrellas. No joke. It's a huge problem in Japan.

    Judy Wilson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are always thinking, and so thoughtful..

    Shosh Grinberg
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they have it in the luvre museum in paris too

    Arno Dossogne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it's also a good way to remember it when leaving. I often found the key in my pocket being like "oh right ! my umbrella !"

    Glenna Wheatley
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m surprised in such an honest country they have to actually lock them.

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We could definitely do with these in the UK what with the fact that it rains so much! The most we'd get here is an umbrella bucket!

    Michele Sabatier
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sauf un touriste français ! et ce ne sera pas accidentel.

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    #18

    This Toilet In Japan Has A System Of Occupied/Vacant Toilets Information

    This Toilet In Japan Has A System Of Occupied/Vacant Toilets Information

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    Mare Freed
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American, I apologize to the entire world for our barbaric public restrooms. I am sorry for the lack of privacy in so-called stalls that anyone can see into, under, and above, and please know I hate them too. Japan gets restrooms (and everything else) right.

    LaDonna Hulcy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and FULL length doors! I love it!

    Susan Gardner
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And notice the toilets are PRIVATE with a real door.

    Bored Potato
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A couple can be found in Hong Kong too

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are also lights on the doors All very helpful.

    Stacy Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely....I get tired of walking down the aisle looking under the door for an empty toilet.....something so small means so much!

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    #19

    Expectations Meet Reality In Japan

    Expectations Meet Reality In Japan

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    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally somewhere it happened!

    Angie Chan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is pretty much the case for all eateries in Japan. Everything is picture perfect. I walked into a bakery, bypassed ALL of the actual food, then stood confused while a cashier tried to tell me that I walked by all the food...that I thought was a display.

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    Shull GaRett
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that is the place where they make all those photos of stuff for the fast foods ;)

    Laily F. Noor
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god! This sturbucks cherry pie was kind of hit in (maybe) 2016. And yes, it's pretty good

    Aldert Nagel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heading should read: Japan meets America..

    Zack Grace
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually quite false. Having lived in Japan for 18 years I cannot tell you how many times the picture of the menu looks absolutely nothing like the item that gets delivered to your table.

    Elisha Gabriell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay. That's it! I'm moving to Japan! :)

    Tammy Ralph
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The desserts in the Haagen Dazs restaurant in Limassol are as perfect as the the picture of them in the menu booklet.

    Peak25500
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d like to ser Big Macs there

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    #20

    This Japanese Gum I Have Came With Little Pieces Of Paper Inside For You To Spit Your Gum In To When You’re Finished With It

    This Japanese Gum I Have Came With Little Pieces Of Paper Inside For You To Spit Your Gum In To When You’re Finished With It

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    SanchaTheSeeker
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it sticky note paper?

    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am liking all this ideas.. here people won't even make use of the paper even if they are given.

    adoracat
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I'm a weirdo. I swallow my gum because it's EDIBLE, so I don't annoy others by leaving chewed gum around.

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    RobbyRebecca Morrison
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly the United States is the most litigious society in the entire world; common sense almost never prevails due to freeloaders. Someone would chew the paper, or give the box to their child, who can't read; or their animal would eat the paper and gum. If anyone person/person died of bowel obstruction a lawsuit would be filed.

    Pam Falcioni
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American gum has this too, it's called the wrapper. Take wrapper off gum, put wrapper in pocket, chew gum, finish chewing gum, place gum in wrapper you saved, throw away.

    Kelly Horrigan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ha and in US someone would sue due to a paper cut

    Ingrid Tsai
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don't you just keep your gum wrapper?

    Aunt Messy
    Community Member
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is NO gum on the sidewalks in Japan.

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    #21

    This Shopping Center In Japan Has Free Refrigerated Lockers For Your Perishables So You Can Keep Shopping After You Get Your Groceries

    This Shopping Center In Japan Has Free Refrigerated Lockers For Your Perishables So You Can Keep Shopping After You Get Your Groceries

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My O My, do you wanna say goodbye ♬♪ Sorry, I had to.

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    Alida Saxon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love this where I shop. Sometimes you have to just get in early to get the produce you want, but it ends up meaning you have to leave right away too. And it helps the mall too since people stay and spend more money. Win win.

    Athena Morales
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHY CAN'T WE HAVE THIS IN LA/GLENDALE/USA??????

    Tahnee Jenkins
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always wanted too live in Japan. This just proves my gut instinct is correct.

    Rose M. Coveney
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'm in love with Japan. What an amazing country and their people are sensational. I wish I had had them on my bucket list as one of the places to visit.

    James Grey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entire world should take note of their efficiency and order...

    Matti Alanen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    actually this is a thing in finland aswell

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    #22

    At Narita International Airport (Tokyo) They Give You Free Origami Instead Of Candy

    At Narita International Airport (Tokyo) They Give You Free Origami Instead Of Candy

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    Giovanni
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are cute but i hate the taste

    thatlazyguy5
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I make some origami creations when i can

    Dat Duong
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At Ueno Shinkansen Station as well

    Lucinda Rodriguez
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that is so cool to have a gift for home

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice to offer a gift to travelers, that reflects something of the Japanese culture.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait.. where do you get free candy??

    Grace G.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, dumps them all in my suitcase to gush over how cute they are

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    #23

    Photo I Took Of Tokyo Commuters Waiting For Their Train

    Photo I Took Of Tokyo Commuters Waiting For Their Train

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    Sylvia van der Linden
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the Dominican Republic people can wait patiently too. And if a pregnant woman appears, they let her go to the front immediately.

    Peter Wallin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do the same in Bangkok Thailand. Lets people off and on faster with no pushing.

    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The metro system in Mexico City is like a rugby scrum ... head down and push!

    Yakinya Maddi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not possible in India due to high population, which leads to overcrowding

    Maia Haraldsen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They wait in very orderly lines, but the second you get on, it’s every man for himself. They will make a beeline for any available seat.

    James Hampton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not always the case. You get the usual toddlers who walk in front of you, and my personal favorite the bastard that stands right in front of the door so people getting off the train slam right into them. It’s not as ‘friendly’ as you think it’d be.

    Ben Johnson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all very nice but women being molested by men on crowded trains is such a problem in Japan that they had to introduce women only train cars.

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    #24

    Japanese Being Japanese

    Japanese Being Japanese

    mangomilk Report

    Lemonsito
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look how disciplined the Japanese dots are... and look at the others..haha

    Stacy Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great. Makes me almost want to cry. Shows how considerate and practical the Japanese are. Thinking ahead and leaving space for people coming afterwards and also making it easier to count later on. The Japanese have a word called omoiyari which is a concept that means to be caring, considerate, and compassionate towards the needs of others.

    Richard
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great example for showing the difference between Japan and other countries. (Nevertheless later it escalates, too. :D

    DannyG
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other Europe, no Germany :D

    Yasunori Tsuchida
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah that would be the other country I was most curious about. :-P

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    My name should be here
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one question, why is there no Russia, because isn't it another major country? or not?

    Michelle Linder
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Australia's looks like a heart. Intentional?

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    #25

    This Smartphone Wiper Dispenser In Japan

    This Smartphone Wiper Dispenser In Japan

    Luwast Report

    PyroarRanger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, Japan is officially awesome. I'm moving there

    PeachPossum
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    McDonald's here in the US have touchscreens for customers to place their own orders. Most people do so without having washed their hands. The glass gets all grungy and smudged up--and no wipes in sight to clean it off! Yuck.

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    Guacharaco
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noticed? 2. Connect- Nationwide premium wi-fi network service!

    Tommy Saunders
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an advertisement for paid wifi coverage for visitors to Japan; not just some crazy altruistic thing placed in the airport for no reason....I live in Japan and the country is awesome, but do please take some of these photos with a grain of salt.

    Jan Kaszuba
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another example of how the country produces too much waste. Wipe your damn phone on your sleeve.

    nancy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this not getting more upvotes? I would LOVE this!!!

    Mark Lp
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That nationwide premium wifi is sick! In Philippines, we don’t have it, and all of our isp sucks.

    stevø tyelaap
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Free wi-fi actually sucks in Japan.

    Tommy Saunders
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an advertisement for paid Wifi; not just some totally random act of kindness from the airport management. I live in Japan and it IS pretty awesome here, but please do take some of these pictures with a grain of salt....

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    #26

    In Japan, Even The Deer Are Polite

    In Japan, Even The Deer Are Polite

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    Eujis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of these deers are extremely aggressive!!! They bit me all the way from a snack stand to the entrance of the temple. And bit me again when I'm not feeding them fast enough. I suffered so much trying to save some snacks for the little ones...

    --
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're actually wild deer though so you can't really blame them

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    Grace G.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ARE YOU SURE THAT NONE OF THEM ARE JAMES POTTER?!?

    White Wolf
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's no deer, that's a hyppogriff.

    Kusotare Ikeda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polite my a*s. I got kicked in the 'nads by one of those deer when I didn't feed it fast enough.

    James Mills
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those biscuits are like crack to those deer.

    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it something to do with their environment?

    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are considered sacred and they know how to take advantage of this perk...

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    Mishka Katira
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one pigeon in the background be like.....

    bpanther
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The deer is just fooled into thinking that the food is going to be put on the ground !!!

    Mala Qiu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, the deer in Nara, and yes they bow, but they will also chase you to get snacks. My Japanese friend is terrified of them because she was chased as a child.

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    #27

    In Japan, The Ground Crew Bows And Waves Goodbye To The Departing Aircraft

    In Japan, The Ground Crew Bows And Waves Goodbye To The Departing Aircraft

    FirearmConcierge Report

    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I love about them is their sense of courtesy... When you are around a neighborhood and go down for a morning walk, neighbors will greet you a warm "Ohayo!" (Good morning!) It's very heartwarming..

    Anastasia W
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People in my town are that friendly and it makes me so happy. Wish people were always that nice to each other.

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    Nancy Munn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now, this makes me nervous! Why?

    John LaRosk
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm impressed. I haven't been back to Japan since the Viet-Nam era in the middle sixties. It's so great to see their modern implementation in ALL areas of technology. This was the only change, the people were always kind and courteous.

    Jeane Brenner
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And staff at the hotel as we left. .

    Chris Watson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t think ground crews in Toronto speak much English

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How cool! Appreciate these guys. They work hard.

    Sherry Grahek
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we moved to Japan, this was the first thing I noticed when we flew from Tokyo to Misawa.

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    #28

    Japanese Airport Staff Sorted Luggages On The Belt By Their Colour

    Japanese Airport Staff Sorted Luggages On The Belt By Their Colour

    91424 Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US they get thrown onto a large heap... (just look at yesterday's video...)

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Occasionally while traveling I have seen highly improbably luggage make it all the way through from the airline counter to the baggage carousel, Chile ristras, cardboard boxes, things in black plastic bags, etc. Not every baggage handler is a proverbial gorilla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-e96m4730

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    Skylar
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, I would do exactly the same thing. They would be in shade order too. And it would be in rainbow order.

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local thrift-store does this with clothes. They're categorized by type, size, and then by color.

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    Amoureuse
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This pleases me way more than it should.

    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if they screen employees for color blindness?

    Liz Sahlin Johansson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be very pleased and feel at home to live in Japan. My border OCD would be a non problematic issue. 😊

    Jason Apolinario
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the Philippines, they plant a bullet in your luggage

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    #29

    This Bedside Lamp At My Hotel In Japan Can Be Half Lit

    This Bedside Lamp At My Hotel In Japan Can Be Half Lit

    Nokqua Report

    LOttawa
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this in other countries also ☺

    Dan Brownlee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stereotype. ALL Hotels with twin beds have 2 way lamps, unless your in a dump.

    Tahnee Jenkins
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ha ve never seen this before. Awesome!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, more cost efficient than 2 separate lamps.

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    #30

    Ordered This From Japan And It Came With A Little Note And Origami Crane

    Ordered This From Japan And It Came With A Little Note And Origami Crane

    JustBeingAMitch Report

    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is the meaning of tomodachi?

    Abby Milonas
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered one of those kits where you make tiny food out of powder and water, and when it arrived the sender had included a little piece of red washi and a note thanking me for the purchase. It made me so happy, I still have the washi and note!

    Terra Miller
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had this happen with about 80% of the items I buy from Japan, it warms my heart every time.

    Ophelia
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tomodachi means friend by the way :D

    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a nice something unexpected from the seller!

    Mika N
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered some matcha from a Japanese country once and got a pretty green origami bird with the package :)

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would order just for the note and origami.

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    #31

    Children's Seat On The Fujikyu Railway Line In Japan

    Children's Seat On The Fujikyu Railway Line In Japan

    arm4da Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe it's not a seat... maybe it's really the driver

    Marc DePunkt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it only for children? :-(

    Carlos Omura
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry guys, but I read the visible part of the notice on the window and it says “until elementary school (children)”... “other than children”... “to avoid damage”... “please refrain”.

    Mark Fercol
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn it I hope they have a seat like that for adults too :D

    Heather Vance
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kids seat or who gets their first seat? Cuz I can run pretty fast. lol.

    Liz Sahlin Johansson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In what age do they realize that they DON’T drive the train and never have...? 🤔

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    #32

    Toreiyu Tsubasa Train In Japan Is Equipped With Footbaths So You Can Enjoy A Relaxing Trip

    Toreiyu Tsubasa Train In Japan Is Equipped With Footbaths So You Can Enjoy A Relaxing Trip

    jreast Report

    Ladies and Gentlemen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this is taking things to much exceptional level.

    Akiko Fujishima
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully I can clarify some things about the Toreiyu Tsubasa.. 1. This train moves slowly, it is not like other trains at all. You get on this train when you want to relax and are in no hurry. 2. You can only board this train through prior booking, seats are reserved. 3. The train is not always operating, it's just usually weekends and holidays. 4. There is also a bar and a lounge on this train, as well as tatami seating. 5. The Ashi-yu (foot bath) is sanitary. Your feet are washed thoroughly before putting your feet in the bath. It's no different than when you bathe yourself before entering an onsen.. I hope this has cleared up a few things for a lot of people. ^_^

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @Akiko: TY for the info. I think you answered all my questions.

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    M O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm wondering how often they change water...

    L and P
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    an emergency braking would cause an interesting effect I think^^

    Andres Tejeda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is kind of gross, Imagine how bad some people feet are you are just sticking yur feet in all the nasty soup of fungus and bacteria.

    Taryn Wallace
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to think that it's a lot like a public pool (I know that's still gross) where the water has chlorine or some other antibacterial something or other in it...plus it also looks like the trains are incredibly clean so who knows maybe it is nice and relaxing??? In my mind I'm gonna make it nice and clean and relaxing because I REALLY want it to be lol

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    bpanther
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought there would be Koi in this too !!!

    James Grey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean...the Japanese are just effing awesome!!!

    James Grey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I ever get the chance to move out of the cess pit country I live in...I'm moving to Japan. I've always had the highest admiration and respect for their culture, manner, passion, their appreciation of beauty and innovativeness. They have always been, are and always will be in a class of their own, and a class above the rest.

    Hazem Barmada
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about fungal disease transmission?

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    #33

    Japanese Often Line Up For Buses, Trains, Restaurants Or Shops And Can Wait In Lines For Long Periods Of Time. Kids Learn How To Line Up As Early As Kindergarten As It Teaches Self-Discipline, Cooperation And Respect

    Japanese Often Line Up For Buses, Trains, Restaurants Or Shops And Can Wait In Lines For Long Periods Of Time. Kids Learn How To Line Up As Early As Kindergarten As It Teaches Self-Discipline, Cooperation And Respect

    munya munyaka Report

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Kids Learn How To Line Up " Try it in my country and parents would lynch the teacher who restricted the freedom of their little psychopaths!

    Luna Firemoon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, lemme guess, you live in the U.S.A. I do too

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    Happiness is Hippo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a British person, queuing is second nature; I'm ashamed to say I find that gif quite beautiful!

    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first in Tokyo or any big city in Japan, waiting in line is amazing. So well mannered and ordered. They you soon realize that they wait in line for everything, all the time... So many people, all the time!

    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who went to their comiket in summer and said they even behaved well quieing properly while most people someplace else would start to get restless with the waiting and the heat.

    Niall Mac Iomera
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are Americans so amazed by queueing? They treat it as this inconceivable labyrinth of social graces when's it's literally the easiest and most sensible solution to the problem.

    Sergio Bicerra Descalzi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cooperation and respect, key words for every society.

    Lemonsito
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 10-year old kid or so shoved me away from a 7-11 counter when I was paying for some drinks just so he could get his hands on a snickers bar right next to me.

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what i like most about Japan...

    Matthew A
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even imagine their military

    Michael DeMarco
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe this is actually the line for Comiket. A major convention in japan

    Anna Repp
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow - made me think of the line to Hall H at ComicCon. That line winds around a couple city blocks and people set up tents & everything :)

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    #34

    Almost Everyone In Japan Reverse Parks

    Almost Everyone In Japan Reverse Parks

    itscalledANIMEdad Report

    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes they do. almost everyone even managed to park very neatly and as closely together as possible too. I wonder how hard it was to gain a driver's license there, bc I sure as heck won't ever passed them if I took it.

    Reetom Bera
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I park in reverse in the States all the time. It's actually a huge safety thing. Think about it, If you park in reverse, assuming a busy parking lot, you are backing into a space that is surrounded on all sides by parked cars a.k.a. a non-variable environment. But if you park forwards, then you are backing into the aisleways in the parking lots where other cars are driving through, or a car on the opposite side is also backing into the aisle, a.k.a. a highly variable region. Not to mention, since you sit at the front of the car as the driver, you gotta back out most of the way before you can see anything to the left or the right. Parking back first means it's easier to avoid parking accidents when you leave your parking spot driving forward.

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    David Wheater
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While this works in Japan, as the people there will take care near other peoples cars. The people in the UK don't care, I've seen many times people who have reverse parked in supermarket car parks then drag shopping trolleys between their car and someone else's, so they can load the shopping into the boot. I've had scratches all down the side of my car due to people doing this.

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever in the US, I get the strangest lools for reverse parking into tight spots. Actually, I find it much more comforting to know that leaving the spot will be quick and easy ...

    Marnee DeRider
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but you likely often make people wait for you while you back in. Not strange looks, annoyed looks.

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    Paul Dixon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. And it's annoying. The idea of reverse parking is because it's easier to get out. BUT it's a lot easier to go forward into a small space and reverse out into a big space than reverse into a small space. Plus, when you are shopping it's easier to put things in the car if you go in forward. Your car is also more secure too if you go in forward. Reversing in has no practical benefits - but the Japanese do it because "that's how it's always been" and no one questions it.

    Rickard Shen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's quite the opposite in all ways. Reversing in is the easier way if it's tight. The front of the car is what shifts sideways when you turn, so going in with the back first becomes easier since you keep the swiveling part out in the big space, and the stable back within the tight small space. This is exactly why parallel parking into tight spots is always done by reversing.

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    Dawn Baik
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they do this in other asian countries too - what is the reasoning behind it? always was curious

    SouthernFried
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood it. When parking you have to back out at some point whether it's out or in. And backing in has more potential of damaging the cars around you.

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    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this my whole life, as an American. It's just more efficient.

    Sorin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When reverse parking you can see any pedestrian or car on the road and in the parking spot, before you park. And when you get out you see the lane and any cars/pedestrians going by. So that way you’re guaranteed not to hit someone/something when parking or leaving.

    Liver
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can anyone find the only car in this photo that’s not reversed parked. Lol cause I did

    Liver
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well nevermind I guess there’s three

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    #35

    Tokyo Train Company Tsukuba Express Apologized For 20-Second-Early Departure

    Tokyo Train Company Tsukuba Express Apologized For 20-Second-Early Departure

    Tsukuba Express , LERK Report

    Monika Georgieva
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whaaat, wooow :O In my country the trains sometimes doesn't come at all and nobody tells you why :D

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In honesty though, departing 20 sec early can actually make some people miss it.

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    Shull GaRett
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country once i thought the train was a little to early... then i found out it was the previous train that was really late...

    Jonathan TARTESSE
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country, they apologize when they're on time :)

    Aunt Messy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You never see people idling around on the platforms in Japan. People show up to catch trains less than ten minutes before departure.

    My O My
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great costumer policy! I have often missed public transport for them leaving a minute early

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im impressed with Japanese train system, especially in tokyo. They come on time in minutes precision. 14.27 its mean 14.27.

    Reetom Bera
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More than that, these trains and the train system is PERFECTLY on time. That means whatever the time that is shown for the train, is the exact time that the train will depart. If it's late, they apologize. If the train leaves too early, they apologize. You can literally use google maps' directions and know exactly what train to get on entirely based on the timing of the trains. At least in St. Louis, I wonder if the operators are simply not allowed to have clocks or anything that tells time with them. Sometimes they come and go super late, and sometimes super early. People miss the transfers to busses as a result, but if you talk to the operator, they'll fight back...

    Nathan Girard
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the train is more than a minute late, they'll pass out slips that you can give to your boss.

    Liz Sahlin Johansson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂 In Sweden (of all places!) the trains gets cancelled when the snow depths gets over one inch! Ok. That’s a bit sarcastic...

    Blue Banana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our trains are considered to be on time if they arrive plus or minus five minutes outside schedule.

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    #36

    This Lift In Japan Has A Seat That Can Be Used As A Toilet In An Emergency

    This Lift In Japan Has A Seat That Can Be Used As A Toilet In An Emergency

    matt_777 Report

    Happiness is Hippo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more impressed with the deodorant, so even if you're stuck in the lift for hours, you don't need to worry about the embarrassment of getting stinky : )

    Buğra Bircan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe deodorant is after toilet, air spray.

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    Jose Baeyens
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's fantastic... except : what about the other persons standing next to you ?

    Kiki
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You gotta do what you gotta do. I'm sure a Japanese person will politely avert their eyes while an American would gawk at you.

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    Katinka Min
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But remember to FIRST take out the items and THEN pee. :-)

    mbergen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I ever reach the point where I have to go so bad I'm willing to use a toilet in an elevator full of people I am sure there will not be time to take out the items first!!

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    Rudy Tjandra
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys it's for emergency, like when you're stuck in the lift. Not for daily use 😂😂😂

    nancy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if this indicates frequent elevator problems? Nice idea if you're trapped for a few hours!

    mbergen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm wondering how long they are thinking people may be trapped in the elevator for!

    Rickard Shen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering the stuff they have there, I'd say at least 5 minutes!

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    Arthur Chin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's not forget that Japan is located in an active earthquake zone. If you are in the elevator and an earthquake strikes, you'd probably be stuck in there for hours, or even days.

    My O My
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally love this! It is my greatest fear of getting stuck - that I might have to use the toilet

    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha I wonder if it has ever been used 😅

    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you'll know if you need to use it.

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    #37

    Restaurants In Japan Display Fake Food That Looks Just Like The Real One From The Menu

    Restaurants In Japan Display Fake Food That Looks Just Like The Real One From The Menu

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    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid I always thought they were the real thing...

    Jason Kim
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Godzilla in the screen was real and it was happening in my city (in real time). I was so scared and did not understand why people in the theater were so calm.

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    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do that in China too. Convenient when you don't speak Chinese!

    Shiritoru
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a child, I once bit a wax apple. :)

    Quinn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of this plastic food is made by hand! Here's a video about it the production, it's super interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghh_A3p4NPs

    Katie Fallon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's definitely not unique to Japan.

    Rachel Rosky
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It originated in Japan and spread to other parts of Asia

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    Ingrid Tsai
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't only happen in Japan. Seen it in other places. But it is pretty cool.

    Meowton Mewsk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve seen that a lot in the US too. But it may have mostly been in Asian-owned establishments.

    Peter Wallin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A foreigners dream. Even in a small shop far from any English speaker, you can eat good food. Plus no tipping, plus the food comes exactly as shown.

    BetsyB
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate tipping culture with a passion. Almost every service profession expects a tip these days, not just waiters. I hate that some employers use it as an excuse to not pay well.

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    Denise Fink
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    30 years ago, if you did not see price tags also in the restaurant window, that was a STRONG clue the prices were way above your budget!

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    #38

    Japanese ATM's Have Cane Holders Due To The Aging Population

    Japanese ATM's Have Cane Holders Due To The Aging Population

    IntelWarrior Report

    Amaranthim Talon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And sad too- because they also have a decline in new births - https://www.ft.com/content/e01629e8-e6f4-11e7-97e2-916d4fbac0da

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    David Jeu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cup holder is for all those alcoholics.

    Liz Sahlin Johansson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! How respectfully, empathic and compassionately! The next boom ever other country shuld import.

    Blue Banana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes please. Want this here too.

    Eliana Evergreen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cane we adopt this policy in America?

    Just saying
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is definitely cool. However, the cup holder is just as awesome.

    Sarah Borden
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No joke, finding a place to put your cane is a PAIN! You don’t want it crashing onto the floor, but you need both hands and the available surfaces are too smooth to stop the cane, really. I just really want these here.

    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And somewhere to put my coffee!!

    Donald Holder
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More respect for the elderly. Probably why they have the longest lifespan in the world.

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    #39

    There Are Over 300 Scramble Intersections In Japan Where You Can Cross A Street Diagonally

    There Are Over 300 Scramble Intersections In Japan Where You Can Cross A Street Diagonally

    bolubantat Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was also at the intersection at my university entrance (HUFS, Seoul). So cool! ♥

    BetsyB
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have these at my university in the U.S.

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    Lindsay
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like a lot of these aren't unique to Japan but rather to many Asian countries. Perhaps they're common in the west too.

    Joseph Barnett
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A couple years ago, the city of Hollywood in CA., did this at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue!

    Kerri Russ
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These types of intersections are in San Francisco, too. Not nearly as well marked as this pic but there are diagonal walk signals.

    Danielle Stein
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember these in New Zealand, as well. Everyone crosses at once in any direction.

    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    West Seattle in Washington has a couple of these "scramble" crossings. Great idea.

    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a where's wally scene

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    #40

    At Some Tourist Spots In Japan There Are Stands To Hold Your Smartphone So You Can Take Good Selfies

    At Some Tourist Spots In Japan There Are Stands To Hold Your Smartphone So You Can Take Good Selfies

    WhaleMeatFantasy Report

    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll be in the constant fear of it getting snatched.. something that may not happen in Japan but still.

    midnachick97
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my class was in Japan, one of my classmates lost her iPhone in a museum. We didn't have time to go back, as it was the last day we were there, and we would be going to the airport in a few hours after our next stop. Our guide called the museum, and they said that the phone had been turned in. A week or two after returning to the states, the girl got her phone back, free of charge. They got her information from our guide, and shipped it back to her overseas. That's just incredible to me.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice. You can step back, to get a wider shot. You can include more scenery

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure if it's a good thing...

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Divided here... Asking a stranger so often can lead to a nice conversation..

    Joyce Brazel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I DON'T THINK THEY DARE STEAL OVER THERE.

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    #41

    Japanese Hotel Apologies For One Minute Internet Stoppage At 4am

    Japanese Hotel Apologies For One Minute Internet Stoppage At 4am

    amesco Report

    Mikleo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm curious how many people would even have noticed the interruption.

    IdilS
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone obsessing about the "king understanding" part of this note. It's just a typo. When you learn not only a different language but also another alphabet and master it like they do, you can mock it.

    Man Boobs
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in a hotel that welcomes a lot of Japanese guests, the point behind this letter is that the guest will actually make a big complaint if there was no notification. In fact Japanese guests are very difficult and have high expectations. Small matters that could easily be resolved at the time are not mentioned directly to the hotel. An example might be Housekeeping setting up 1 toothbrush instead of 2, rather than ask for an extra toothbrush they will wait til they get home and launch an official complaint through their travel agent.

    Prithvi Pujar
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its mostly to stop you from making any transactions or some stuff like that. ita a well reputed hotel and no business man would want money transaction fail or any other bad stuff happen like broke video conference or something. so its better to know in advance so u plan accordingly and fact they did send notice is soooo cool and very important everyone should do it

    Allan Hutton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Australia we can have no internet for an entire day and they dont even bother to update their status page.

    Rakshya A Bhujel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like crying when i see Japanese people apologizing for these minor thing.. that aww so cute feeling I guess. :')

    Mewdl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you kidding me japan??

    Data
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind understanding. It would help if people tried hard to understand and respect (and appreciate) what was in the message, instead of seeking out simple typos - and usually none of these moaners can write anything in Japanese!

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    #42

    The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)

    The Elevators In My Office Building Have An Umbrella Sign That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside (Osaka, Japan)

    eigosensei Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The building where my office is at, like most office buildings in the world, does not have a sign like that. Yesterday, had the lift had this sign, it could have spared me the trip back to the 18th floor to take my umbrella.

    David Jeu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Belgium we have another amazing technology called a window. with it you can look outside a building even when you are still inside. Some have privacy concerns about it because it works both way.

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    Doggo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve seen this picture so often now, it’s literally everywhere.

    Wilna Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What???? Are you kidding me? This is really amazing

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On those days that you forgot your umbrella.

    8 D
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My office building has glass walls that let you look outside if it's raining or not.

    Alejandra Lima
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So buildings don't have windows in Japan...

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    #43

    This Hospital In Japan Offers Glasses With Different Prescriptions For Filling Out Forms

    This Hospital In Japan Offers Glasses With Different Prescriptions For Filling Out Forms

    Rasonic Report

    mbergen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just started needing reading glasses and still don't carry a pair with me (lazy or vain, you pick). This would save a lot of embarrassment (and squinting lol)

    Sandy Schairer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a number of reading glasses (5 to a pack) scattered through the house in case I can't find my better glasses at that moment.

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    Sandy Schairer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'll get bifocals even tho my distance isn't bad. I keep looking over the top of my reading glasses all the time.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have a great idea there. My reading glasses are RX. I wish I could just buy them over the counter.

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    audi Rush
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is common, especially at banks and city halls here.

    Just saying
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has got to be the most awesome I have ever seen. However, here in NC, USA, within the first week, they would be stolen. I hate to say that.

    Jenifer Cappello
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even KNOW what my prescription is!

    Karen Genest
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Post offices and banks do also. Not tied down either - just available if you need them.

    Sergio Lopez
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also in Korea, at least in Busan Post Offices

    Jana Renner
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In our library in Germany you can also lend reading glasses if you forgot them at home. But it is no standard!

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    #44

    This Japanese Taxi Has A Button To Request Slower Speeds

    This Japanese Taxi Has A Button To Request Slower Speeds

    petro26 Report

    Athena Morales
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ikr (I know right) But can't you just ask polliteley? LIke "Hey can you please slow down?"

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    Kelly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They alredy drive like turtles, just to get higher fares.

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    Μαρια Ζ
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Notice the lace. All taxis in Japan are covered on the inside with with lace.

    Isabel Care
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time I was in a Taxi I had to shut my eyes as he was tailgating, speeding end weaving through traffic. I'd taken travel sickness tablets so I didn't vomit on him (sitting in front). Only been in a taxi 4 times (one was a black cab) all journeys were equally horrific. This is a great idea, though it might need to be attached to electrodes on the driver's seat to work in UK

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was he also texting? No joke, it happened to me.

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    Carson Lujan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess it’s current option is a hare taxi

    Mikleo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it also have a button to return to their usual speed?

    Max L.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyway driving is very polite and nobody speeds (or generally commits road code infractions)

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Damn! They're pushing that stupid button again!"

    Sayouri H
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't you just... ASK FOR THAT? Duude. Why all the trouble to make a button for that??

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    #45

    In Japan, You Not Only Have To Take Your Shoes Off And Change Them To Slippers At The Entrance, But Also Use Different Slippers When You Go To The Bathroom

    In Japan, You Not Only Have To Take Your Shoes Off And Change Them To Slippers At The Entrance, But Also Use Different Slippers When You Go To The Bathroom

    nn.naru.uu Report

    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this was the common norm... at least in the few countries in SEA I've been to

    Thu Vân Nguyễn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, in Vietnam too. You take your shoes off when you enter the house, and you have different slippers to wear in the kitchen and the bathroom

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    Donald Holder
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cleanliness is next to nothing else leads to cleaner environment and less infections.

    Meowton Mewsk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense. I’m going to start doing this one.

    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, it's far from being the rule. I have been to many places where this is not the case...

    M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a feeling they don't come in size 15.

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As far as I've heard / seen, this isn't like... a consistent thing done by all people. That just seems like a pain in the a*s unless you have really dirty bathroom floors.

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    #46

    A Vending Machine Selling Farm Fresh Eggs In Japan

    A Vending Machine Selling Farm Fresh Eggs In Japan

    KTerrestrial Report

    Ema Sklepic
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy to say in my town as well :) in croatia

    Kristina Sundman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Finland, there is at least one vending machine that sells tomatoes. Tomaattiautomaatti. It's located by a common road close to the tomato farm in the countryside.

    Roland Tamási
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my village, my grandma does the same

    Simon L'Écuyer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i thoug it was baby , look at the third .

    Marc DePunkt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have seen those in the Netherlands, too.

    Lucinda Rodriguez
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cool no need to go to store

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fresh? Are the hens on site? Lol

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    #47

    Everybody Lines Up Their Carts Nicely At The Food Court In Costco In Japan

    Everybody Lines Up Their Carts Nicely At The Food Court In Costco In Japan

    RegionFree Report

    UniversalMel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel cheated out of living in America.... Most stores are like hell

    Eleanor Ragsdale
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've never really worked on creating a disciplined society.

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    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Costco food court in the US is like the fall of Saigon during the end of the Vietnam war ... everyone crushing in and just leaving carts helter skelter about.

    CitizenMM
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our Costco is full of morons who block the aisles to gorge themselves on the free food stations.

    lazy panda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read "cats" instead of "carts" and was super impressed for a moment.

    Annie Hu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hehehe i dare these peeps to come to America

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people care about other... in america many people doesn't give a s**t of other

    Steve De Nooy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    many people feel they are better than others....and its getting worse

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    Ben Ballard
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the thing I don't understand about the CostCo food seating areas...? Why the hell are there umbrellas up? It's never going to rain or be really sunny.... You're INSIDE!

    Cat
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If enough of us start doing these courteous things ourselves, we will shame everyone else into behaving the same way! I'm starting now!

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's cool. Here in the uk there's usually like 4 or 5 trolley "lockers" next to cafes in supermarkets/superstores, and you have to pay to use them. I think you get the money back at the end though.

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    #48

    These Fitting Room Instructions In Japan. Cover Your Face To Prevent Makeup From Getting On The Garment

    These Fitting Room Instructions In Japan. Cover Your Face To Prevent Makeup From Getting On The Garment

    Sad_Weeaboo_In_Japan Report

    Cormorry Stroph
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is the right one, when you have a make-up, so in this way clothes will stay clean

    Kay Slusher Mastro
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve said this for years. I carry a silk scarf in my purse for this reason. It also keeps your hair neat.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would save so much stretching out of the collar! It also protects your makeup🙈

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the face-covering thing isn't as plastic-bag-like in real life as it is in the picture, or there'll be a lot of fainted customers! It's a really good idea though.

    Takeshi Saitou
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not worry. The cover is thin and breathable paper.

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    ispeak catanese
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there a pictograph for keeping your undies on while trying on bathing suits?

    Cari Pareja
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this honestly would save stores money since there'll be less complaining about stains and customers wanting discounts due to those makeup stains.

    Tahnee Jenkins
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this. I have often went too try on clothes with a full face of makeup and legit panic trying too very carefully avoid my face and neck 🤣

    Lina
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first experience in Japanese fitting room was pretty funny. I had to take off my shoes before I entered it and then they gave me this bag that I had no idea what to do with (no such instructions on the wall). Of course the shop assistants were there to explain how to use it :)

    Astrini Adisoma
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time I was trying on a shirt in a fitting room and I noticed there​ was a smudge of beige on the inside of the shirt. Someone else's face apparently came off while putting on the shirt lol

    nazan fidan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i need this at my home for my handy use

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    #49

    In Japan They Sell Square Watermelons To Fit Better In The Refrigerator

    In Japan They Sell Square Watermelons To Fit Better In The Refrigerator

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    Nini Meow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is is meant to be a gift?

    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, in Asia, offering fruits is a very common practice. They also have very expensive apples and melons for the sole purpose of gifting. https://kotaku.com/two-melons-just-sold-for-29-000-in-japan-1826365271

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    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is not right. If I remember correctly this square watermelon was grown using a kind of harness and it was a curiosity, ridiculously expensive!

    MnM2520
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, you can just grow a melon in a box and that'll happen

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    SanchaTheSeeker
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are used only for decoration. They're picked before they're ripe

    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pretty sure it's just for novelty reasons. no one stores one whole uncut watermelon in a fridge, I think.

    Stacey Pearce
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do until I need to use it. It's actually become quite popular and have seen other countries, including over here in Australia doing this, not only to watermelons but other melons as well as apples.

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    jetmastergames
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought it was mainly for display and transport, more stable and easier to stack

    Rich Auntie Skeleton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a fancy gift fruit shop at the station near where I worked in Yokohama. They had a box of the most perfect looking strawberries for $45!!

    irenetheavocado
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks like a beautiful blooming cactus

    MartinTheVlogger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it a really true|??? - to fit the refrigerator. They are growing in steel cubes, and they usually never get "ready", so i think its more a gift or a decoration... no???

    Angela Waltho-Huff
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is not to fit the fridge. This is grown at a specialty farm by one grower and they are insanely expensive.

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    #50

    Toothpick At A Mall In Japan Had A Mint Coated Tip

    Toothpick At A Mall In Japan Had A Mint Coated Tip

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    Elena Ktmr
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have the same in Greece also! And I bet other countries have it too!

    mbergen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Canada its common for the toothpick to be mint flavoured, not just the tip but the whole thing.

    Grace G.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have definitely licked it

    DLB
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have had these in the U.S. since I was a kid in the 1970s.

    Nick P
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had tried the same in on of an Indian restaurant. To my surprise it was not a 5 star but a local restaurant where the whole tooth pick was mint coated.

    Just saying
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen this here in the United States of America. This is a great idea. Kudos go out to the inventor.

    Bored Office Girl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the USA, sometimes the whole toothpick is mint flavored. No color on it though. Just the natural color.

    Sherry Grahek
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some restaurants in Japan provide tooth brushes and tiny tubes of toothpaste in the restroom.

    Jessica Gunn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, this is common everywhere..so this one's lame

    Ian Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have them in the US too. I've also had cinnamon.

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    #51

    This Urinal In Japan Is A Video Game You Play With Your Pee

    This Urinal In Japan Is A Video Game You Play With Your Pee

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    nanashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ..do they have this in the ladies room too? .... asking for a friend...

    Akiko Fujishima
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note to the "Pee Funnel" guys, we don't need that to pee standing up like you guys do, there is a technique, it's a little "hands on", but no pee funnel needed. No, you won't get pee on your hand if you do it right.. lol.

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    Ian Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this not the top of the list?

    Kelly Horrigan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    better drink alot of water if you want to win

    Vernice Aure
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any home with males needs this...

    Alex
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha wow I can tell if that is creepy or super cool

    Sandra Josefine Langvatznes
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think everything in this post is on the border between super cool and creepy :p

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    Jace
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is designed to encourage aiming in the least splashy area, to reduce messes.

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    #52

    Only In Japan Would Someone Leave These Out While They Sleep

    Only In Japan Would Someone Leave These Out While They Sleep

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    bob
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note: there are many pickpockets in trains in Tokyo. Like, this guy is either crazy or very very tired. Because I would never do that...

    Ellen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japan has among the lowest crime rates in the entire world. You're crazy.

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    Xena Mariott
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fell asleep on a train in China and oppsily left out my hand fan (it was 28 celcius inside the train and 37 outside!) and my mobile phone. Woke up a few hours later to find my phone completely untouched, but someone had stolen my fan. Wouldn't leave my wallet unattended anywhere though.

    Justakid
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not many at all, but pickpocketers do exist. Mainly these professionals who were born poor after WWII, I heard. Today, they are way too old and pretty much retired... But wait, I was born in Tokyo and grew up there - but I never heard of anyone who got pickpocketed. Stealing a suitcase while you are sleeping on a train?? No way. It never happen. Sometimes people claim they got pickpocketed, but in reality they simply dropped or left belongings somewhere. People always blame someone else, you know.

    Jan Kaszuba
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once lost my wallet with ¥30,000 and 3 weeks later the police call me because someone turned it in with all the money. I lost a phone once and got that back too. The honesty of the Japanese is their greatest trait.

    James Hampton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No sane person would do this in japan. There are thieves here just like any other country. Violent crimes are uncommon. Theft is still a thing.

    Jessica Ochiltree
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People leave their iPhones on tables to reserve their seats in coffee shops in Tokyo ...just left after living there for three years.

    Eric Hall
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bob, there are not "many pickpockets in trains in Tokyo" (how do I know? I lived in Tokyo for 6 years).

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    #53

    Designated Smoking Rooms On Trains In Japan

    Designated Smoking Rooms On Trains In Japan

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    Meowton Mewsk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s cool in my opinion. Smoking is bad but it’s mainly a personal choice like drinking alcohol or overeating. Instead of nearly outlawing it, they accommodate.

    Greg T
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an ex-smoker elitist snob.... Don't these people still come out reeking of smoke and sit next to non smokers? I never noticed as a smoker, but after having quit, I can smell a smoker from 100 yards

    Chris Miilu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never realized how bad smoker's breath is until I quit. After that I avoided standing next to smokers, even if they were not smoking. Clothes smelled like cigarette smoke. Entering a smoker's room in an airport is a good way to shorten your life.

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    Reese Baltgalvis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have those at an airport in Georgia.

    mbergen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Airport in Denver use to allow smoking in the bar, not sure if they still do.

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    Jill
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Japan, you can only smoke outside in designated areas, but inside in certain rooms is OK: In some restaurants, they still have the 80’s smoking and non-smoking section. On the good side, there are also places that have amazing smoking or vape rooms. But all that said, I’m surprised by how much smoking I see.

    Nikki D
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very cool AND considerate!

    Dan Brownlee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common all through Asia, because Asians smoke too damned much. Worse than America.

    James Hampton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a feature on commuter trains.

    Blue Banana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Victoria Aus, smoking is prohibited in any enclosed space where the public may go. Certain places ban smoking anywhere on their premises including outside grounds. At a restaurant if you want to go outside for a smoke, you have to be a minimum five metres away from the door. Basically, if you want to smoke in Victoria, forget it. Other states and territories have similar prohibitions.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you're claustrophobic?

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    #54

    This Japanese Handrail Bends With The Steps

    This Japanese Handrail Bends With The Steps

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    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this would be safer or easier to use than the straight handrail.

    Kieran Blais
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The stepped handrail would be much more ergonomic for someone with arthritis as it would allow for a neutral wrist position.

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    Alessandra Trabalho
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is for blind people to know when a step is coming and when the steps stop.

    Raya Andonova
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could be helpful for blind people as well

    Al Jarrell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose in a country with such high population density, orderliness and cooperation are extremely important.

    Maureen Bricker
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing people friendly designs for everyday life😊

    Des
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must be helpful to people with vision impairment. The rail shows when to take the next step down/up.

    Емил Петров
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome post! I almost cried at times seeing genius yet simple ideas being implemented and the reason behind them is just humanity and not profit...

    Blue Banana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be a bugger to try and slide down.

    Tasha Bainbridge
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute idea, very astheticly pleasing, but as one that needs to lean on the hailrail to go down the stairs, and sometimes up, this is a health hazard.

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