Parking strictly backwards, sleeping at work and other amazing oddities of Japan

No matter how much we write about the alluring country of Japan, it continues to amaze and amaze. Sometimes it seems that the people living on the island and their culture are actually from some other planet. We found some more amazing oddities that can only be found in the Land of the Rising Sun.

The Japanese still use fax

Yes, in the land of robots and the latest technologies, the Japanese still use fax at work. It is used every day, in some cases it is even preferable.

Seal instead of signature

In documents, the Japanese prefer to put not a signature, but a red seal with their last name. They are sold almost in any store.

Pizza in Japanese

If you suddenly want to try pizza in Japan, you will quickly realize that it is different here. Potatoes, shrimp, rice flakes, corn and mayonnaise are just a few filling options.

They really like the combination of mayonnaise and corn.

Packaging Fans

For example, if you buy a package of cookies, then each will be packed separately. Everything is in plastic.

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The skin of the grapes is always peeled off

If you decide to eat grapes with skin, you will greatly surprise the Japanese.

There are no garbage cans on the streets

Even if you need to throw something out on the street, you won't find where. Because there are simply no garbage cans. Although the streets are mysteriously clean. Maybe the Japanese carry garbage with them?

ATMs have a closing time

In Japan, ATMs have opening hours. So you are unlikely to be able to withdraw cash by taxi at two o'clock in the morning when you need it so much.

Everyone parks backwards

In Japan, it is almost impossible to meet a car parked in front. And even if you do, it will most likely be a foreigner's car. Parking backwards is considered safer here.

Air conditioners always work on heat

In Japan, it is very hot and humid in summer. However, the temperature on the air conditioners is always set to 28 degrees Celsius.

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In restaurants, you need to shout for a waiter to come up to you

Japan has a completely different service culture. There you will not be approached by waiters every five minutes and ask how you liked the dish. Japanese waiters will not come until you call, and they will not react to a raised hand or a modest "girl" — you will have to shout, and loudly.

There is a mandatory break in city pools

Every hour rescuers blow whistles and ask everyone to get out of the pool for 10 minutes. At this time, everyone should rest.

If you're sick, put on a mask

If someone gets sick in Japan, they must wear a mask so as not to cough on others and not infect them. Many Japanese women wear a mask if they are too lazy to apply makeup.

Sleep at work

In Japan, you can sleep peacefully in the workplace if you don't have the strength to keep your eyes open at all. It is even considered a sign of diligence.

In the morning, cars with megaphones drive through the streets

During the election season, candidates drive around in cars and push speeches on a megaphone from early in the morning. You'll definitely wake up from this.

Snacks are sold only for men

Whatever that means. In the photo: bitter chocolate for men.

Fruits are incredibly expensive

Buying fruits in a supermarket is considered almost a waste and bragging in Japan, because they are very expensive. For example, strawberries are sold for $100.

Sun protection

Japanese women try to avoid sunburn at all costs — in hot summer they wear long-sleeved clothes, hats and cover their face.