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Top Ten Things That I Miss About Japan
Tiffany May 26, 2020 Blogging (12) Comments

I have been wanting to do this blog for a while, and what made me do it now is that I was talking to a friend about how I use to live in Japan and how and what I missed about. So, this is not a full list, or a detailed ist because both would take forever, just a top ten. They also will not be in order except for the first one.

Safety

I’ve never felt safe in my life than I did walking in the Sasebo Ginza by myself in the middle of the night. I never once questioned my safety there or felt like I should have to protect myself in any way. That is a stark contrast to the US.

Convenience Stores

Their convenience stores are very different than the ones in the United States, ones in the US have the gas station part, and in Japan that is separate. Where in the US there is roller items for hot foods and most of the time they would not be fresh. There is like a whole bar of amazing hot foods like onigiri, or fried foods. Then there is fresh sushi, sandwiches, and bento sets. Lots of types of Ramen, and many teas and coffees. You would feel more like your in a mini shop than anything. They also sell clothes, umbrellas, makeup, toothbrush kits, and sew kits that aren’t so cheap you minds well throw them away.

100 Yen Store

It is like the dollar store where everything is 100 yen, expect things are much better made (though dollar store has recently stepped it up, and sells name-brand [and my soymilk] now). You could get legit things for super cheap, and it was all decent things.

Politeness and Cleanliness

I loved how polite and clean everything was there. Their customer service was really top-notch. As someone who used to work that area, I respect that, I would try my hards to be sweet and keep the store clean, which is really hard when customers think it’s okay to trash everything. The culture is so different there like customers help keep the store clean and that extends everywhere. I know in some public restrooms there is actually cleaning stations so if you make a mess you clean it up and they do it. A lot of people think that it’s the workers who 100% keep the stores and shops clean in Japan, and while they are legit awesome, it’s not 100% is also the customers who visit and do their part.

Politeness is apart of the culture over there, and it not one extends to workers in shops it is in fast food, and everywhere too. I know going to a Japanese McDonald’s over there you are treated like you are at a five-star restaurant. They take a lot of pride in what they do.

Toilets

I’m sure a lot of people heard about the amazing toilets that they have in Japan, but they a seat warmer, they mist your butt which makes them more environmentally-friendly and hygienic. They make flushing sounds, play music, and closes the seat on its own.

Sakura’s Blooming

I just really miss this as it’s so beautiful.

Lots and Lots of Anime, Manga, and Related Stuff

I loved how popular that Detective Conan was there, and how I was able to get a few mangas of it in Japanese, and DVDs. I also have an Ayumi CD and some Anime toys. I love how high-quality everything is and well made it is.

Vending Machines

They have the coolest vending machines there, they have hot tea, coffee, and soup. I don’t smoke but they have cigarette vending machines and they just look cool. I loved when it was snowing to be able to get a hot drink out of the machines and I wouldn’t always drink it right away just hold it in my hands and warm them up.

Respect of Privacy

I feel like and it might just be where I live in the south but everyone wants to be in everyone’s business, and they don’t respect privacy at all. Where in Japan they do, I could be sitting close to someone and they don’t try to look at what I am doing, or anything. It’s just so nice.

Karoke and Internet Cafes

I loved going Karoking and being able to have fun, it’s just a thing there and here they might have it, but it’s not the same and it’s not as fun. Then an internet cafe is legit a place you would go to and be able to get one the internet. I use to go to the Cybex, and it was so nice, you could buy food, there was a manga section, and I could hang out in a cube and no one would bother me. If I said internet cafe here people would think I am talking about gambling.

Has anyone else been to Japan? If so what do you miss about it, if not what sound the best?

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Danielle
May 27, 2020.7:59 am

I never lived outside the US, but one day I would love to travel to different places and see the world and different culture. Japan is def on my list!

Kinga K.
May 28, 2020.7:30 am

Cool curiosities ❤

Mica
May 28, 2020.9:07 pm

I’ve never been to Japan but it always sounds and looks so nice – it would be good to visit one day! 🙂

Hope you are having a lovely week 🙂

Britt | Shed Happens (@ShedHappenscmty)
May 31, 2020.12:37 pm

I have always had so much respect for the Japanese culture. They show much more care, respect and understanding for one another – a lesson that we could all use here in North America! Where did our society go so wrong? At what point did we forget that those working in customer service are people just like us???

Carolina g. Ticala
May 31, 2020.5:34 pm

Great post! Thanks for the information!

Kenny
May 31, 2020.5:38 pm

I’ve been wanting to go to Japan for many years now. Ugh. I want to buy stuff. D:

glowsteady
May 31, 2020.9:01 pm

I’ve never been to Japan but every time I learn more about their culture it makes me want to visit more. I’ve seen so many photos of their cool vending machines, the options seem endless. It’s great that their convenience stores have so many good healthy options too. x

Sophie

Chelshea Flo
June 2, 2020.3:10 am

Oh goshhh, I miss Japan 🙂
I really want to travel as soon as possible. For now can only do virtual traveling, not much but quite therapeutic 🙂

xoxo,
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http://www.chelsheaflo.com

Amy Aed
June 2, 2020.12:26 pm

I have never visited Japan but really want to! It looks like such a beautiful place with an incredible culture and history, and I can’t wait until 2021 when I eventually visit.

I hope you are doing well 🙂

Nyxinked
June 3, 2020.5:40 am

I’ve never been but I’ve always wanted to go. My best friend is part Japanese and has family there, so we’d planned to go later this year. Obviously that’s now been pushed back.

Nancy
June 6, 2020.1:10 am

Oooh~ I haven’t been to Japan yet but hope so in the near future! I hear so many great things about Japan. They are so efficient and everything they have… Just makes sense. I love that Japan is just so clean!! They really have high standards. Hoping to go to Japan some day. Thanks for sharing!

Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

kiki | soyvirgo.com
June 30, 2020.4:06 pm

It sounds like my kind of place! I really want to visit at least

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