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The best in the world - next-generation vending machines from Japan
Many foreign visitors to Japan have probably wondered about the amount of vending machines on the streets. Whether it be t...
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Manners for tatami mats: don't enter a tatami-mat room with your shoes on.
Tatam-mat is the one of the Japanese tradition which is normally seen when people visit izakaya and Japanese restaurants. ...
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Leaving tips in Japan makes you look suspicious. Pay attention to the cultural differences!
Outside Japan a sum of money left by a customer as a sign of gratitude for received service, is called a tip. However, h...
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Why do Japanese people wear surgical masks? Japanese culture is the key!
For non-japanese people it's pretty unusual to see all those surgical masks in Japan. Lets try to understand exactly why s...
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Take home the small tissues that are handed out to you on the streets in Japan.
In Japan you can see small tissues being distributed in front of train stations or on the streets on a daily basis. These are...
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Why are Japanese trains almost never delayed?
Trains - one of the most essential means of transportation in Japan. There are many different kinds of train systems, but ...
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It's totally business class! It's commonplace to serve "oshibori" at restaurants in Japan
When entering Izakayas or restaurants in Japan hand towels are always given to customers when they are shown to their sea...
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You Don't Know!? Taboos when using Chopsticks
Chopsticks Taboo 1: Standing Chopsticks To stick chopsticks in a bowl of rice or a side dish is called "tate hashi" (sta...
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Even celebrities love it! You should try a Japanese washlet once!
Toilets with washlets are common in Japan, but almost entirely unknown in many other countries. In Japan it is normal to hav...
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Things you want to know before going to an Onsen or Sento (Hot Spring)
Sento is loved by many people since the olden times. It is a great experience when you are in Japan however, here are things ...
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Things you need to know when eating Japanese food
It can be confusing or may be even hard to eat Japanese food. You see people holding up their dishes but is that ok? Is there...