10 Facts to Know before Going to Japan vol:1

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Far east mysterious country, Japan is quite unique and different from many other countries at many aspects. How much do you know about Japan in your country?? Some of things/manner in Japan can take you by surprise as many tourists experience huge culture shocks. To make your stay in Japan comfortable, here are some tips for you about Japan!

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1.What is the climate like in Japan??

Japan is the country with 4 different seasons. Spring and Autumn is the most comfortable season to travel around as it’s not too hot,not too cold and the great benefit of cherry blossoms (spring) and foliage (autumn). If you are a beach lover and enjoy hot weather, summer is very exciting season as many events and fireworks festival are held. Winter is perfect time for skiing/snowboarding as there are many ski resorts in Japan.

When is the best time to visit JAPAN??
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2.I’m arriving TOKYO Narita Airport!

When you leave your country to Japan, you think you will be landing in Tokyo. However, the Japan’s biggest international airport is not in the capital city. Well,it’s tricky cos it is known as Tokyo Airport but Narita Airport is actually located in Chiba prefecture which is next to Tokyo and to the centre of Tokyo, you have to travel around 1 hour..

Narita to…real Tokyo
Have you been to Japan? If so, you might has experience visit of Narita airport.medium.com

3.Take your shoes off

Keep in your mind that it's Japanese culture to take off shoes before entering private houses,shrines,temples and ryokans (Japanese traditional style hotel) and there are always entrance space to take off your shoes and keep them.

4.Do they speak English??

Not really..It is still hard to find people who speaks English or English signs including food menus.. But don’t be too worried about it cos most of Japanese people are quite kind and try their best to explain things to you. Or why not to take a chance of learning some Japanese while travelling??

You Can Speak Japanese by English!
Don’t you think you can’t speak Japanese without special Japanese classes?medium.com

5.Toilets prove Japanese technology

This is something to be proud of. Japan has high-tech electric toilets everywhere with automatic opening covers,many function buttons,warm seats and very clean. Foreign travellers are often so impressed by it and many of them end up with purchasing one for back home.

6.Eat seafood everyday??

No, Japan is not the country only eats fish and rice. Western food is becoming more common for young people and you will find many international cuisine restaurants. If you are seeking for good beef steaks, Japan might be the perfect place to enjoy high-quality branded beef such as Kobe beef.

Find the Best WAGYU Beef for You!
Japanese food is recognized as one of the best foods around the world by most part of people. That’s why “Wasyoku…medium.com

7.Where can I dump rubbish??

You will find the streets extremely clean in Japan but at the same time, you will be desperate to find rubbish bins. Annoyingly there are almost no bins in any streets and they are kept inside shops. But this is how it works in Japan keep the streets clean..

8.No tips required

Japan do not have a tipping culture but still you will find very high level of service and hospitality as you would be wanting to tip them. But all they expect from you is your big smile with “Arigato” when you leave.

9.Queue because they queue

Japanese are usually organised and keep their respect to each other so it is very fair for them to queue at any occasion. You will find people queueing for entering anything like trains,restaurants,bathrooms,tills etc.

10.Keep left

It’s left side driving in Japan. So this is one very important thing to remember if you are used to drive opposite side in your country. Also, it is preferred to keep on left side on escalators. Japanese people keep standing on left side to give a way for the people in rush on right side. What a team work.

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Some of things might sound weird to you but when in Japan do as the Japanese do!

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