10 Facts to Know before Going to Japan vol:2

Another 10 tips about the far east country, Japan. This mysterious country can sometimes blow your mind with their unique habit and common sense. Learn more about Japan before visiting and have a very pleasant stay!

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10 Facts to Know before Going to Japan vol:1
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1. This is the sound of noodles

When you enter any kind of noodle restaurant (Ramen,Udon,Soba etc), you know what I’m talking about. Slurping noodles with laud sound is not rude at all. Yes,Japanese eating manner can be a bit odd sometimes.

2. TOKYO Disneyland is NOT in Tokyo!

They use the same trick as Narita Airport. Tokyo Disneyland is located in Chiba prefecture,too..

3. Don’t be shy, it’s a culture.

Japanese people are considered as the most shy and modest nation in the world but when it comes to public baths, you may change your conception about Japanese. Sharing their nudity in public baths is not embarrassing at all!

4. How generous! Free giveaway tissues!

No need to buy any pocket tissues in Japan because you can get them for free! Many handed out flyers comes with tissues in Japan. How generous??

5.People in surgical masks scare me!!

Wearing surgical masks is very common in Japan especially during winter. But they are not like all infected patients.. Japanese people are intend to use the masks to protect themselves from virus (Influenza) or some girls just use it to hide their make-up free face.

6. I can’t fit in..

Everything is pretty tiny in Japan. It’s because of two reasons. One,Japanese people are not so big generally. Another,the size of the country. Many western people experience difficulties while in Japan with the size matter such as hitting a ceiling, fitting on a public transport seat or sometimes you are taller than your bed. Well, you will get used to it!

7. Convenience stores are really convenient

Convenience stores are literally convenient because it’s in every corner and they sell quite much everything. And I can whisper you that the it’s like a free public bathroom,too. But be nice to use it only when you buy something from them!

8. Is Japanese population going to explode??

People,people,people…everywhere is crowded..you may think that when you are in Tokyo and surrounded areas which 30% of Japanese population gathers in such small area. This is why everywhere is so busy,packed and you may get stuck in a human traffic jam.. If you a seeking a quite place, go out to countryside!

9. Where can I smoke?

Smoking in most of public space (inside/outside) is prohibited in Japan. If you are a smoker, you may find difficulties finding a smoking space on the streets or outside of buildings. But quite many restaurants, cafe and bars allow you to smoke inside. So it seems like it’s more difficult to find a place to smoke outside than inside..which I find quite annoying when someone smokes while I’m eating in a restaurant!

10. General politeness

You will find general politeness of Japanese people everywhere. Are they really always nice and polite or Is it because they hide their true feelings? The answer is both. But the most important thing is that they will surely make you feel happy and appreciate to their politeness. This is one of the strong reasons for many foreigners to fall in love with Japan.

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