Japanese culture is filled with quirky and fascinating aspects that make it stand out from the crowd. Take, for example, the phenomenon of “kawaii,” which celebrates all things cute and adorable, from cartoon characters to food shaped like animals. Then there’s the tradition of “capsule hotels,” where guests sleep in tiny pods stacked on top of each other, offering a unique and compact lodging experience. Japan also boasts a variety of themed cafes, where visitors can sip coffee while surrounded by cats, owls, or even robots! Not to mention, the country is home to some truly unusual festivals, like the Hadaka Matsuri, where thousands of men brave the cold in loincloths to compete for good luck. From quirky fashion trends to offbeat attractions, Japan’s unique charm never fails to surprise and delight.
The uniqueness of the Japanese culture has been beautifully and humorously captured by the artist Evangeline Neo through a series of comics that we believe did the job of comparing the Japanese culture to the rest of the world pretty interestingly. We have compiled the best ones here and we hope you enjoy them.
1. Exceptionally clean toilets.
2. No Service Charge And Tips
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4. Station Masters
5. Picking Up Your Own (And Others) Trash
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Japanese enjoy taking hot baths too, especially hot spring baths. (monkeys are there for humor, you won’t get to dip with any, sorry!)
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10. The Last Stop
11. Vending Machines
There are vending machines almost everywhere, even at places where life-forms doesn’t seem to exist.
12. Celebrating Christmas
13. Curry
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15. Smartphones
You can’t turn off camera shutter sound on Japanese smartphones due to privacy and upskirt photo taking.
16. Tattoos
If the tattoo is small, it can be covered with plaster to enter into the public bath houses or swimming pool.
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23. Designated Smoking Area
24. Sushi Rice
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