Oh, those Japanese.
No matter how much we write about alluring country of Japan, she continues to surprise and amaze. Sometimes it seems that living on the island people and their culture is really from some other planet. We found a few surprising oddities that can be found only in the Country of the rising sun.
The Japanese still use Fax
Yes, in the country of robots and the latest technology, the Japanese at work still use Fax. Use every day, in some cases it is even more preferable.
Print instead of a signature
In the documents, the Japanese prefer to not put the signature and a red stamp with his name. They are sold almost in any shop.
Pizza in Japanese
If you suddenly want to try pizza in Japan, you quickly realize that it is different. Potatoes, shrimp, rice flakes, corn and mayonnaise are just a few choices for toppings.
They love the combination of mayonnaise and corn
Fans packing
For example, if you buy a packet of biscuits, then each will be Packed separately. Everything in plastic.
The skins of the grapes are always clean
If you decide to eat grapes with the skins then will greatly surprise the Japanese.
The streets are no trash cans
Even if you need something to throw on the street, you will find where. Because a dumpster is simply no. Although the streets are mysteriously clean. Maybe the Japanese are garbage with you?
ATM there’s closing time
In Japan, the ATMs have opening hours. So you are unlikely to be able to withdraw cash for a taxi at two in the morning when you need them.
All Parking spots
In Japan almost impossible to find parked in front of the car. And even if you meet, then it is likely to be a car of a foreigner. Here Parking backwards is considered safer.
Air conditioners always work for heat
In Japan summer is very hot and humid. However, the temperature on the air conditioning always exposed to 28 degrees Celsius.
In restaurants you have to shout to get the waiter came
In Japan a totally different culture of service. There to you will approach the waiter every five minutes and ask how you liked the dish. Japanese waiters will not work until you call, and they will not react with a raised hand, or modest “girl” — will have to scream, and loudly.
In the city pools there is a mandatory break
Every hour the lifeguards whistle to whistle and ask everyone to leave the pool for 10 minutes. At this time all should rest.
Sick wear a mask
If in Japan someone is sick, it definitely puts on a mask, so as not to cough on others and not infect them. Many Japanese women wear a mask, if you are too lazy to put on makeup.
Sleeping on the job
In Japan you can sleep peacefully in the workplace, if you don’t have the strength to keep my eyes open. It is even considered a sign of diligence.
In the morning the streets and drive cars with megaphones
In election season, the candidates driving around in cars and giving speeches on the megaphone early in the morning. That’s enough to Wake up.
Snacks are sold only for men
Whatever that means. Photo: dark chocolate for men.
Fruit is incredibly expensive
Buying fruit in a supermarket is considered in Japan almost squandering and ostentation, because they are very expensive. For example, strawberries are sold for $ 100.
Sun protection
Japanese women in whatever was trying to avoid tanning in the hot summer wear long sleeves, hats and face.
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