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
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.
Japanese Fans Stayed Behind After The FIFA World Cup 2014 Match To Help Clean Up
every blue bag filled should be a rewarded with a free ticket to the next match
There Are Baby Seats Attached To The Wall In Most Bathrooms
I Recently Gave Birth In Japan. Here Is Some Of The Hospital Food I Ate
you know what ya get in the UK? toast. I mean, it's damn good toast, but...
You Can Often Find This Kind Of Toilet In Japan. Wash Your Hands And Reuse The Water For Your Next Flush
We the current water scarcity this idea should be incorporated every where
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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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?
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.
Good idea but.......most piping in older homes were designed for a three and a half gallon flush. If you use less put roto rooter on speed Dial. Can't see the piping but I'd have some concerns about cross contamination to.
The version of this in the US comes with a larger tank. Not sure what the issue would be with cross contamination either-the toilet still works as usual, it just uses water that was used in the sink.
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I'm all for conserving water, but did they have to put it right on top? Why not put the sink beside the toilet, then have a pipe that runs to the toilet. That way you don't have to awkwardly straddle it to wash your hands.
Think it might be a space thing. Many Japanese homes are smaller, and having a separate toilet only room (tub in another room) is common. The toilet room is literally the size of a hall closet. Occasionally there is a tiny sink (which are actually worse cause I found my hands couldn't fit ), but having these is more common. And if you just put your arms out, you're not straddling...
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You can easily so that. It's on Amazon, called Sink twice
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This may have been a good idea 20 years ago, but as neat as it seems, is a terrible idea today. I say this is both a professional consultant on energy and water efficiency, and someone who once lived in a house that had one of these toilet tank sinks: These sinks only work with older toilet designs that are very inefficient compared with modern high-efficiency, pressure-assisted toilets. And the water flow is such a slow and weak trickle, they're not effective at getting your hands clean. For comparison, a modern pressure-assisted toilet can use 0.8 gallons per flush, or as little as 0.6 for a dual-flush model. and a low-flow faucet aerator uses 0.5 gallons per minute (0.35gpf models exist, but those are too weak to be effective imo). So one flush plus 30 seconds of handwashing uses 1.05 gallons of water. Meanwhile the standard and most 'efficient' tank type toilet that you can use this sink on uses 1.6 gallons per flush (not counting double-flushing which is frequently necessary)
I had one in my home when I lived off base in Yokosuka. Very practical, since the toilet room is separate from the bathing room.
No you don't unless u stay in a lavish hotel. Most of them are squat toilets
No u don't. Unless u stay in a lavish hotel. Most of them are squat toilets
Excellent reason to conserve on water, but I see difficulty in reaching to wash hands. Redesign?
Bizim memlekette de var normal lavabonun hortumunu direk tuvaletin içine akıtan bir hortum. Açıkcası bu lavabodan giden suyun bir haznede bekletilmesi koku ve mikrop üretir.
A few years ago, a bloke in Australia claimed to have invented something like this. Probably after his Japanese holiday.
Hmmmm ??? Hopefully is not flush .. and reuse water to wash your hands ????? :Hmmmm ???
hmmm ???? Hopefully its not .. FLUSH AND REUSE WATER TO WASH HANDS ????? hmmmmm ??
And the toilet smells nicer as well... water saving and sweet smelling.
I've seen this style toilet in a council run building here in Australia Brimbank Council Vic..l thought they were brilliant..
all you need to change is the top of the tank and adapt the faucet, should be easy enough to incorporate everywhere, it's brilliant!
In the US, older toilets use about 5-7 gallons of water for EACH flush. But new toilets use about 1 1/2 gallons. I have a low water toilet myself. Colorado is an arid state, so there is a lot of concern about water conservation here. So the low water toilets are very popular. Makes so much more sense.
Oh yeah, I forgot about toilets like this that we have in Japan. They should start having it in other parts of the world.
They are also available in the US, too bad you never see them in use.
I'm guessing there's a a few drain holes to keep the tank at a certain level and not overflow?
this looks like a hotel version - in japan the toilet and bathroom are separate entities
I would love to have this installed in my house. I'm currently trying to figure out how to collect rainwater and use it to flush toilets (without having to manually collect the water, and haul it to the toilets).
The water will come out from faucet automatically after you flush. It doesn't have its own valve (except using flush button). So when I need to rinse my hands from soap, I have to flush again. Sometimes it bit wastes water, thought it will be recycled after
Too bad it would be so akward to use, leaning over the toilet bowl like that.
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Using soap is not usually allowed...only water. I'm not sure but I think it builds up in the water tank and it becomes hard to clean.
This would be good if they used that here in Australia, especially in the seperate toilet room.
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
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.
The Note In Japanese Says, "I Accidentally Knocked Over Your Bike And Broke The Bell. I Am Very Sorry"
This Is How Smooth The Bullet Train Is In Japan
I love their bullet trains! You'll barely feel it's already moving...
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
apparently there was once a time when this sort of honesty ruled the world?
Commuters In Tokyo Pushed A Train Car To Save A Woman Who Fell And Got Stuck Between The Car And The Platform
Japanese Toilets Often Have A Button That Plays White Noise/Water Sounds So You Can Poop Without Other People Hearing Your Business
First time I used this toilet I was slightly disconcerted by the accuracy of the water jet but pleasantly surprised by its effectiveness
Another Reason Why I Love Japan
And in escalators, they stay left (I think) if you'll just stand and if you'll walk you go right...
In Trains You Can Rotate The Seats In Any Direction
This is true in China as well. Makes for some great conversation time on long train rides!
Another Great Japanese Invention: Umbrella Lockers. So You Don't Have To Carry Them Around Inside A Building And Nobody Takes Yours 'Accidentally'
This Toilet In Japan Has A System Of Occupied/Vacant Toilets Information
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 Shopping Center In Japan Has Free Refrigerated Lockers For Your Perishables So You Can Keep Shopping After You Get Your Groceries
At Narita International Airport (Tokyo) They Give You Free Origami Instead Of Candy
Photo I Took Of Tokyo Commuters Waiting For Their Train
In the Dominican Republic people can wait patiently too. And if a pregnant woman appears, they let her go to the front immediately.
In Japan, The Ground Crew Bows And Waves Goodbye To The Departing Aircraft
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..
Japanese Airport Staff Sorted Luggages On The Belt By Their Colour
This Bedside Lamp At My Hotel In Japan Can Be Half Lit
Ordered This From Japan And It Came With A Little Note And Origami Crane
Children's Seat On The Fujikyu Railway Line In Japan
Toreiyu Tsubasa Train In Japan Is Equipped With Footbaths So You Can Enjoy A Relaxing Trip
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
"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!
Tokyo Train Company Tsukuba Express Apologized For 20-Second-Early Departure
Whaaat, wooow :O In my country the trains sometimes doesn't come at all and nobody tells you why :D
This Lift In Japan Has A Seat That Can Be Used As A Toilet In An Emergency
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 : )
Restaurants In Japan Display Fake Food That Looks Just Like The Real One From The Menu
Japanese ATM's Have Cane Holders Due To The Aging Population
There Are Over 300 Scramble Intersections In Japan Where You Can Cross A Street Diagonally
At Some Tourist Spots In Japan There Are Stands To Hold Your Smartphone So You Can Take Good Selfies
