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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.

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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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Drink Cans Have Names Written In Braille On The Top

Drink Cans Have Names Written In Braille On The Top

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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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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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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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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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

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

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Japan's Manhole Covers Are Beautiful

Japan's Manhole Covers Are Beautiful

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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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Peter Wallin
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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nanashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Aaron Kara
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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Shashiprabha Dehipe
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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Jim Lavine
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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BoredDragonfly
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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Shull GaRett
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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... ;)

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

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

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Lindsay
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Norman Anthony Naval
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents are operating a school here in The Philippines, I suggested this but the main problem is the parents.

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

And when we finished school and went back to boarding house we also worked an hour on various gardens in the grounds and endless amounts of crafts and cooking/baking on weekends. So thankful for it today.

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Norman Anthony Naval
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents are operating a school, I suggested this to them. But the main problem is the parents disliking the idea because they say that they are paying for their child not to be a cleaner.

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

Ugh, that's so bad mentality! These kids will never understand how to be humble and grateful. Thanks to their own parents. :/

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

It also helps prevent the classist attitude many in the U.S. have about janitorial work/cleaning work in general. Sadly it's common for people to look at jobs in cleaning as "bad" jobs and the people who do this kind of work as having lower intelligence, education, etc. which is most often not the case in the slightest.

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Therese Moreau
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do have janitors but they does other needed stuff the students shouldn’t and clean while they are at class

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Kurt Beyer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's true that the students clean the schools, but the schools STILL have a custodian.

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

They do have custodians who clean other areas of the school. But the students are responsible for keeping their classroom or other parts of the school they regularly use, like the halls they walk in, clean.

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Roger Bird
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm only on #8 and it is difficult to think that these points/pictures were just cheery-picked and that Japan is just as messed up as the rest of the world.

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

in 30+ years i've never seen a school in any major population center without custodial staff, sorry

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Paul Dixon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the time the kids do a very bad job of actually cleaning. They are kids after all. Cleaning the floor is more or less a quick sweep and a damp cloth. Lol. Most schools in Japan, especially juniors high and elementary, do have gardeners who are also janitors. Plus someone comes about once a week to properly clean the toilets (kids wipe the sinks and stock up). I've been teaching here for 8 years and have yet to see a mop and bucket, no vacuuming, no dusting etc - the desks are generally wiped down with a wet cloth (no cleaning agent or sanitizer - even they they spent all morning studying and touching god knows what and then are expected to eat at the desk). Teaching responsibility is fine, but this does very little.

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Bindi Adams
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very Steiner! Our kids had four bins in the room,and the class was rostered over the term to clean the room and empty the bins. Recycle, paper, rubbish and compost. Definitely a very good thing!

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Emma Faunce
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My school did this but we were a small independent private school so they said it was to learn to be a member of the community but we couldn't afford a janitor

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

Now that i think about it, it is also perfect for keeping children so worn out that they would cause less trouble. Our teachers were smart 😂

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Stacey Pearce
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When in boarding school, we used to have to clean our boarding areas and sometimes the bathrooms and the rest of the areas.

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Bahman Movafegh
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such beautiful way to teach respect and gratitude to our future generation 👏👏👏

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James Oike
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, this shows how wise and honorable the Japanese people (society) are.

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Rosemary McCutcheon
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with this one - a good idea and a good way to teach children responsibility and respect of others property.

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Liz Sahlin Johansson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To build a nation that understand, realizes and show true repect for others it has to start early. These children will most likely never look down on a custodian or randomly debrise - ever.

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Bernadette Takahashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this idea but kids cannot do true cleaning they just need to believe that they are doing the heavy cleaning,as they get older you can add more deep cleaning,yes kids should be thankful they have a good education and want to keep their school clean.

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James Grey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister complains if her teacher asks them to take up the garbage they littered the class with. Why are the Japanese ahead of every curve??? Enough said...

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Renaud Cizeron
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Learning How To Become More Productive Members Of Society" Sigh... Capitalism and productivism at its highest perk...

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Lucinda Rodriguez
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is great because it show the kids to clean up and to keep the country clean

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

Newt Gingrich said some yrs back, words to the affect: 'Maybe we should have kids here clean up their school, as in Japan.' He was accused of proposing the permanent lifetime enslavement of children into harsh janitorial labor. Look, I wouldn't vote for the guy for Pres or anything, but that point by itself wasn't so crazy now was it?

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

We did this when we were kids, I were born in HK where as a kid we had to help to sweep the floor every day there were two kids to conduct their duties every day, name were written on the blackboard also we have to sweep the blackboard as well, another duty was to help the teach to disturbed the home works to the classmates which I love the most as if I have the authority.

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Wilna Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really a good thing. Our kids are so spoilt and messy and they carry it into their adult life.

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Mari Itoh
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

C, you can still employ janitors to do the bigger halls and toilets and security officers to keep order in the school especially recent shootings in schools in US. But more important issue here is to teach young children to respect school and teachers. Change the society which produces so many people with 'no formal education' is the most pressing issue in the US, isn't it?

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

Very well thought to teach the children from an early age order and cleanliness

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Mami Hashimoto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember I had to do the cleaning after classes were over. It taught us how to clean after ourselves and how to work as a team at young age.

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ReeRee Yarbrough
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like that idea i taught all 4 of my children how to clean from age 2 as I was taught. also cooking lessons

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Gay Abarbanell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am sure both concepts could be shared in a society with a consciousness.

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Alina Ananyiva
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm. In my schools they were making children clean the floor all the time. Just because everybody do it. Ukraine.

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Maria Bumbac
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All other pictures were great but this one smells child abuse....why learn children to become more productive? They already format everybody enough that even when they are retired they want to work and believe they will degenerate and die if they dont. Let children play and dream if you want a beter society obe day. We all need time and peace to invest our dreams during childhood. DON'T STEAL THE CHILDHOOD TO YOUR CHILDREN ANY MORE!

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William Wenzel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

American students lack real world knowledge, this would be a step towards correcting that short coming.

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Ray Williams
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A pity the same "respect" does not extend as far as the whales and dolphins they kill every year.

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Ray Williams
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pity the same "respect" does not seem to apply to the whales and dolphins they kill every year.

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

Here in Switzerland kids are spoiled rotten. They don't get educated by the parents, through their garbage on the sidewalks, hit the teachers if they are brought to order, don't even try to speak correctly, don't play outdoors, are out into the wee hours of the night and so on.

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Mindy Chin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to a secondary school that required students to clean their classrooms, as well as designated areas around the compound like the labs, basketball courts, hallways, etc.).

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Laily F. Noor
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every student has schedule to do chores before and after classes...and they have to wear "indoor shoes" inside the school building

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Rachel Citrino
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We did this in Catholic school: Turpentine and linseed oil on wood floors.

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Alia Ris
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah. This probably an Asian thing. I did this too back in my school. I learn half of basic chores from my 1st grade teachers.

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

It's good to know about good stuffs in Japan. But when i read your title, it feels like you're overpraising it. Although, this is not only happening in japan. It's common in Asia

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

And I thought cleaning my bedroom was too much... for 10 years

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Diane Mackereth
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The children will respect the schools more, no graffiti because the children care.

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

As a kid growing up in Nigeria we had morning 'portions'. These are small sections given to us to sweep every morning before class. Most of those kids grew up and became corrupt politicians though.

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

in america that would be consider like child labor... 'Murica!!!

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Isabel Tamayo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same in here. But sometimes those students who ate the most noisy that day will be asked to stay and clean xD

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

I work as a cafeteria manager in a poorer American elementary school (700 K-6th graders). Among several issues that reflect just how indulged our American school children (in general) are, you should see the cafeteria on an average day during & following lunch - it commonly resembles a food fight, in spite a the few (ineffectual) cafeteria monitors on duty. When asked why they do not pick up after themselves, some have arrogantly replied, "That's what you're here for". Most custodians ARE hired to do the cleaning, but is that an excuse for this sort of very common American behavior? Who appreciates someone making your already difficult (& low-paying) job harder & unpleasant, while treating you like they're doing you a favor?

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Irene Walton
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you imagine if we asked our teens to do this? All hell would break loose

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Renard Bansale
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I STILL wonder why the United States doesn't do this. Tsk, tsk... :/

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Kiyomi Calwell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese schools have a janitor at each school. Their job is the maintenance of the buildings not cleaning.

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

i don't think this happens only in japan. you're title seems like you're overpraising japan

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

This is so nice and thoughtful, but it isn’t necessary since children already do chores and another work.

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In my class at least one person would die and many it would be a lot worse than before

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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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This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan

This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan

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

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

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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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Koi Fishes Even Live In Drainage Channels In Japan

Koi Fishes Even Live In Drainage Channels In Japan

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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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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Another Reason Why I Love Japan

Another Reason Why I Love Japan

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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In Trains You Can Rotate The Seats In Any Direction

In Trains You Can Rotate The Seats In Any Direction

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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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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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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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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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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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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Photo I Took Of Tokyo Commuters Waiting For Their Train

Photo I Took Of Tokyo Commuters Waiting For Their Train

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Japanese Being Japanese

Japanese Being Japanese

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

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

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This Smartphone Wiper Dispenser In Japan

This Smartphone Wiper Dispenser In Japan

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In Japan, Even The Deer Are Polite

In Japan, Even The Deer Are Polite

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Eujis
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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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

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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..

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Japanese Airport Staff Sorted Luggages On The Belt By Their Colour

Japanese Airport Staff Sorted Luggages On The Belt By Their Colour

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...)

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Miklós Nagy
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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Almost Everyone In Japan Reverse Parks

Almost Everyone In Japan Reverse Parks

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nanashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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

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

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Monika Georgieva
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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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

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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 : )

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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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#38

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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Nini Meow
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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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

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

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

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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)

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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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

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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)

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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

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nanashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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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

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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

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Cormorry Stroph
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

..do they have this in the ladies room too? .... asking for a friend...

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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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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Designated Smoking Rooms On Trains In Japan

Designated Smoking Rooms On Trains In Japan

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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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This Japanese Handrail Bends With The Steps

This Japanese Handrail Bends With The Steps

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Kevin Donegan
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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