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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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Anne
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Ana Dipo
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Rachel Rosky
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Cici Snow
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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

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

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SnowyLynx
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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Miguel Serra
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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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Alex Rodríguez Bores
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F**k this superiority s**t, they still kill thousands of baby whales for fun.

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

I have never experienced that the 40 years I have lived in Japan.

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

Any Brazilians around to join me in staring at this picture and feeling it on a deep level?

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

It's the PERFECT protest for it shows the shame of the company and it shows the pride & class , of the employee! Best part they have to. E paid even while hindering the business and the business besides the pay to the employee, the humiliation of what they are doing to employee are paying also all the taxes and all of the benefits.... this way or making a statement like MLK, that's how you earn respect while getting attention and showing whose in control of we don't play nice in the sandbox!!!

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

In my country it's like: school finals/exams are coming, public transport "we are on a strike!"

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

In the UK it used to be the teachers who went on strike at exam times.

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Carlos Bicelis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Protester never affect the people`s rights or any propieties or public facilities.

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Andree Carroll
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just got back from Japan on April 4th. Would go back tomorrow, LOVED IT !!!!!

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

While I believe that there are worse kinds of protests, I believe that this kind of protest is aiding and abetting theft unless the drivers have the permission of the transportation company owners to use their assets and resources. I do not like mob actions which bully rights away from others.

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A. Aguiar Ferreira
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same happened in Lisbon, Portugal, many years ago. The strike lasted one day.

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A. Aguiar Ferreira
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The same happened in Lisbon Portugal, many years ago and the strike lasted two days.

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

True or not, and whether you think this is good or bad, this is not what 'going on strike' means. Providing goods or services as an employee and not charging for it, without permission from your employer, is theft.

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

It sounds great but I think its not very effective. Most people have monthly tickets these days. And those who don't, usually buy their tickets in vending machines, not in the bus from the driver. In many cities you CAN'T even buy aticket from bus driver anymore.

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

Love their professionalism & dedication to their work & public..... TO think do destruction or killings! A lesson all countries should heed.....

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

There is a difference between a protest and a strike. Moreover companies can still get money if they do advertisements over the buses or getting grants from municipalities. The point of the strike (or one of the points) is not to "hurt" but to provoke national solidarity so people can organize more successfully and if one day YOU need to strike people would support your effort and will not think of you as a scum, who is hurting the "customers" by following his selfish interests against a corporate elite.

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

Our unionists see pay, conditions AND TIME OFF, the last one being the most important

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

In South Africa, they burn the busses, terminals, company head quarters and then dance and sing about it! Ahh, Home :)

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

Tickets are often sold on 'prepaid' basis in Japan, so we must not generalize. Ella Fraticelli

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

A positive example for the rest of us, regardless of whether it could happen here or not.

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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,more union members should look into this and see if it would work for them.

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

Japaneae fans cleaning up garbage after the games in Russia...they are defintely and always have been a cut above the rest.

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

Japan is truly civilized, given that they don't have a Trump locking up the dissidents; let's see how this Supreme Court (America) guts the unions so as to make them mere puppets of Trump and his evil lackeys.

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

That's a great way to strike. European countries should take note!

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

This happened in 1998 in Sydney, go the public onside and kept Sydney moving.

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

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

If the strike is for higher wages, this is the worst way to protest. NYC did it the best way: the drivers went on strike. Didn't take long for angry citizens who couldn't get to work to force the Transit Authority to give the bus drivers a raise.

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

Yes that's how protest should be done! Without compromising on everyday people's lives.

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

Why would the transit company allow buses to be removed from the yard?? Striking workers are trespassers

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

This is great. My niece lost a much-needed job here in Minnesota when our bus drivers went on a strike a while back.

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

unusual nation indeed... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/30/japanese-hunters-kill-120-pregnant-minke-whales-during-summer-months-report

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

If just more people could use their brains the way the Japanese do....

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unicorns and rainbows and chicken and stars
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand - how do they get the keys and gas for the bus? The company would have to allow this to happen. This is impossible to do in the US.

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

In the US they would have you arrested and put in jail for theft!

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

Go drivers, they know how to hit the bosses where it hurts, their pocketbooks!

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

It's called civility good manners, thoughtful of others, politeness. Some countries don't have it.

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

This is not how strikes work. You don 't work, you don't get your wage, you claim your rights.

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

Ineffective though in cities where public transport is paid in advance using monthly cards.

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

Wish the French who strike at the drop of a hat would do the same..... mais mmmmmm non, rien de rien i hear th3m say🤦🏻‍♀️

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

its just how united the people are. most places , there will be selfish people who will stand out just to get that promotion

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

I admire the work ethic... but, that type of protest only works if you collect money, first hand, from customers. People who draw a salary, but are never involved in the collection of customer’s money, can’t protest this way.

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

Best. Protest. Ever. Free bus rides for everyone for like a month! It was cool cause you would pay the same amount for a 5-block ride and a whole citywide tour: nothing! (I was on vacation there at the time)

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

They do this in Ottawa Canada when there ticked off about something .

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

......I think in US it is considered vacation time for protesters

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

If this happened in the U.S. the company/s would probably figure out a way to criminally prosecute the strikers - for "stealing" their profits.

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sunnyrei82
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here, when bus drivers protest, they don't only stop working, they make a MESS on the streets, block them, and sometimes become violent. So... Dear Mexico (my country): PLEASE take note. Stop affecting the lives of people who have nothing to do with your problems with the company you work for.

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

Japanese people are the most disciplined people I know.. Very respectful too.

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

Nope, this is not how a protest is done... If there is no disruption, people have no way to know what's really happening. It's close to useless... But it's Japan after all. And I'm from France, where we know how to protest properly. B)

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

There is a disruption. For the company, not the customers. I get your point but there is a huge disruption for the company.

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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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stellermatt
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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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Nini Meow
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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

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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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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

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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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stellermatt
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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

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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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Aaron Kara
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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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Isabel Tamayo
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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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Erin Smidt
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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'

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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

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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

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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

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Sylvia van der Linden
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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

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Lemonsito
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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

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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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Isabel Tamayo
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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

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

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Children's Seat On The Fujikyu Railway Line In Japan

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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