13 Proofs That Japan Is A Country From Another Planet

Japan is a multifaceted country. Here, the enriching traditions of many centuries and incredible technological progress combine. It is not surprising that Japanese life does not seem ordinary to us. Sometimes the impression is that the country is located in another galaxy, since it is so amazing.

O awesome.club has compiled some facts about life in Japan that will surprise an uninformed tourist.

Bus drivers in the Japanese city of Okayama have gone on strike. All over the world, this situation invariably causes discomfort to ordinary passengers. But not here. In Okayama, buses continue to work on the usual routes, only the drivers… do not charge a ticket. The employing company has losses, but passengers are not affected.

In one of the shopping centers in the city of Sapporo, the escalator broke down. They immediately closed it, posted a message notifying the warning and apologizing for the discomfort. In addition, they put an employee to prevent them from using it. Your job is simply to stand in front of the escalator. Just in case.

This is the line to take the train in Tokyo. People stand in a neat row near the opening of each door. Of course, there’s no need to talk about personal space, but no one steps in front of people who arrived earlier.

Kotatsu is a traditional piece of furniture in Japan. Recently, in the city of Tokorozawa, a cinema with more comfortable seats was opened. Here you can feel at home, as these seats are equipped with kotatsu tables, with a heating source underneath.

The Japanese are cat lovers. This hair accessory is used by those who don’t want to part with their furry ones.

Some Japanese stores show two prices for the same item. What happens is that value added tax (VAT) is automatically added to the price of the product. Unlike many countries, in Japan it is customary to calculate it separately.

When you order a dish, you can often be sure that you will receive what is represented in the picture on the menu.

In Japan, disposable umbrellas are very popular. Its price is quite low and you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged. Often, weather conditions in the country are such that they do not last long. After heavy rains, near metro stations you can see a bunch of “used” plastic umbrellas, which have been discarded.

At the Japanese hot spring called Beppu, an advertising campaign was carried out… in favor of its main rival, Kusatsu. Recently, Kusatsu suffered an earthquake. It is evident that tourist arrivals have been significantly reduced. The slogan on Beppu’s billboard reads: “Now you don’t need to go to Beppu, but to Kusatsu”. And in comments on the resting place’s official website, Beppu says: “We still compete, but only when you are well. Now we are with you.”

A Japanese hotel has started offering its guests slippers that know how to go where they are not being used. Each slipper is equipped with two wheels, a motor and a motion sensor. This new marvel was developed by Nissan.

Japanese restaurants display mockups of the foods on the menu. They look just like real food – in a nutshell, mouthwatering. And, by the way, as we already mentioned, the prepared dish exactly matches the appearance of your model.

Japan’s Legoland broke a world record: the Japanese built a flowering cherry tree, which is the country’s symbol, with more than 800,000 Lego bricks.

And you, have you ever been to this wonderful country? Considering the diversity in Japan, your experience might differ from what is described in this post. But in any case, it will be interesting to know his curious observations. Tell us!