Sure, that could be a rabbit on a lead.
Hello, I am Sam, and I am a Brit residing in London. I like to journey, and I’ve ALWAYS wished to go to Japan!
I’ve solid my thoughts again to my pre-Covid journey, and put collectively an inventory of informal observations about Japan/Tokyo that I assumed have been price mentioning.
1.
There are these lorries that drive round loudly enjoying music, presumably for promotional functions.
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Try this singing mouse who’s gotten so hammered that he is handed out and misplaced his wig – what an icon!
2.
There are specific eating places the place you’ll be able to order by way of a merchandising machine!
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The quicker approach to dine for any misanthrope.
3.
You should purchase sandwiches with the crusts already minimize off!
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Tbh, I used to be not mad at these.
4.
You usually get somewhat basket in a restaurant to retailer your belongings in when you sit and eat.
Love this idea- in Japan all eating places/espresso retailers provide you with a basket when seated to place your purse or procuring in safely and tidily.
Jenn
Should you did not already know, Japan likes to maintain issues ~neat~.
5.
The visitors cones we noticed have been wayyy extra thrilling than ours.
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Some mild up, and a few are even painted with faces and designs, like these Fuji-inspired cones at Kawaguchi station.
6.
Some locations have particular slippers to put on in the bathroom for hygiene causes. I am instructed folks additionally do the identical at dwelling!
7.
Individuals do not simply take their canines for a stroll!
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It is really known as a “hop” when it is a rabbit.
8.
Most shops in Tokyo will clip your procuring bag along with tape as a proof-of-purchase.
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No ma’am, you can’t put on this out of the shop.
9.
Individuals cycle on the pavement in addition to the highway.
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My anxiousness was at 110% for a lot of the journey.
10.
Comfort shops have a really wild vary of drinks, together with this fluorescent inexperienced melon soda, which I turned hooked on.
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Different delectable drinks I loved embody chilly milk tea, matcha latte, plum wine, and ALL OF THE CHU-HI – a flavoured highball cocktail made with a Japanese liquor known as shōchū.
11.
The entire nation is obsessive about cute issues e.g. kittens, puppies, rabbits, mice.
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I imply, I suppose we already knew that, however I can’t stress sufficient what number of adverts, merchandise, and providers are plastered with ~kawaii~ characters!
12.
Practice seats could be rotated within the path of journey on your pleasure.
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Say sayōnara to journey illness!
13.
There are these flat picket flip-flops known as “geta” (much like clogs), which Japanese folks generally put on.
14.
You’ll be able to’t smoke simply wherever – there are these designated cages on the road for people who smoke.
15.
95% of the bathrooms are ~tremendous~ fancy, with plenty of buttons to boost your toilet-going expertise!
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Choices embody seat-heating, bidet, karaoke, and ejector seat.
16.
There are these “maid cafes” the place younger ladies gown up in maid outfits and serve you food and drinks.
17.
And eventually, when a practice pulls right into a tube station, an lovely little jingle performs over the tannoy.
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Relying on what line you are on, the jingle adjustments!
18.
Bonus: I HAD to incorporate this level about masks, which I wrote again in 2019… And naturally, everybody wears face masks for causes as numerous as eager to keep away from air air pollution, allergens, or germs, and even eager to cowl up a spot or blemish!
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#TBT when masks have been an enormous novelty!
Anyway, hope to see you once more quickly, Japan!!! ??♥️??♥️??
Have you ever ever been to Tokyo or Japan and observed something uncommon or wonderful? Tell us within the feedback beneath!
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