We’re all for cultural differences and embracing other ways of life, and if you’re looking for a culture that is quite different than ours, you need look no further than Japan. We’re actually huge fans of all things Japanese, but there’s no denying that there are some items, customs and practices in the country that might sound a little bit strange to people living in other parts of the world. If you want to see what we mean, check out these thirteen strange things you might see in Japan!
If you’re a bit short on friends, it’s possible in Japan to hire people you don’t know to attend your wedding!
There are people whose job it is to, literally, shove people into over-filled trains. Isn’t commuting fun?!
It’s rude to tip in Japan, so you might see some annoyed waiters if you leave 20 percent of your bill on the table!
For some reason, the Japanese are obsessed with Barrack Obama. You can even buy Obama action figures. Cool!
It’s seen as impolite to say ‘no’ in Japan, so it’s not uncommon for someone to be cagey to avoid refusing you something.
You might see people napping at work, but, it’s allowed by many bosses as it’s a sign that you’ve been working hard.
Some streets in Japan don’t have names, be prepared to see some confused tourists!
You can see the world’s oldest company in Japan, the ‘Kongo Gumi Co., Ltd’ which dates back to the year 578 AD.
They’ve become more popular in other countries now, but cat cafes originated in Japan!
‘Kit Kats’ are pretty big in Japan. They’ve created some odd flavors that, strangely, never made it to the US, such as wasabi and edamame.
If you don’t have any children, but have a business you want to pass on, you can legally adopt an adult as your heir!
There are cuddle cafes for people who want some innocent closeness. Well, as innocent as it gets when you’re paying someone to spoon you!
Space is at a premium in Japan, and this includes burial space. Families have to keep paying fees for loved ones who are in the ground, and if they don’t pay up the body can be removed to make way for a new one!
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