Visit Japan - 18 Culture Shocks Tourists Have in Japan - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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One thing that really shocked me was so small, and so simple. It occurred to me when I took a walk late at night to go to Lawson's or 7-11 the night I pulled up in Kyoto. I was one of the few people on the street, and there was a man about my age walking in front of me. We were both walking up to an intersection, with no cars visible in sight. There was a symbol that inferred not to cross, and being a native NYer, everyone knows that if there are no cars around typically you cross no matter what. Not this guy, nor anyone for that matter. no matter what time of day, if there were cars or not. everyone waited.
The day to day order in Japanese culture is just a shock in general, and you can find it absolutely everywhere. Their entire culture is about harmony, and even spending a few days there you really get a gist of it real fast. It certainly is very nice.
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One thing that really shocked me was so small, and so simple. It occurred to me when I took a walk late at night to go to Lawson's or 7-11 the night I pulled up in Kyoto. I was one of the few people on the street, and there was a man about my age walking in front of me. We were both walking up to an intersection, with no cars visible in sight. There was a symbol that inferred not to cross, and being a native NYer, everyone knows that if there are no cars around typically you cross no matter what. Not this guy, nor anyone for that matter. no matter what time of day, if there were cars or not. everyone waited.
The day to day order in Japanese culture is just a shock in general, and you can find it absolutely everywhere. Their entire culture is about harmony, and even spending a few days there you really get a gist of it real fast. It certainly is very nice.
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Peter
And of course, there's the shoes off culture. In the United States (and some other Western countries, for example Ireland, it is normal for people to wear shoes in the house. But in Japan, people who wear shoes in the house are viewed as disrespectful savages.
There are some other settings where your shoes are to come off as well, including temples and some restaurants. As a general rule, if you see a raised floor near the entrance, or there are lockers or cubby holes with shoes in, that's a sign that your shoes are to come off.
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And of course, there's the shoes off culture. In the United States (and some other Western countries, for example Ireland, it is normal for people to wear shoes in the house. But in Japan, people who wear shoes in the house are viewed as disrespectful savages.
There are some other settings where your shoes are to come off as well, including temples and some restaurants. As a general rule, if you see a raised floor near the entrance, or there are lockers or cubby holes with shoes in, that's a sign that your shoes are to come off.
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iluvsmokeythecat23
My sister and I went to Spa world in Osaka. Let's just say, we didn't want to see each other naked, so we went to the pool upstairs instead. Her husband went into the spa I guess, my sister asked him if he had to see naked people, he said, No, I took my glasses off and everyone was blurry He's Japanese. I believe my sister has been to some onsens since, because that was after she first moved there and was married, now she's been there ten years. We still wouldn't want to see each other naked though
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My sister and I went to Spa world in Osaka. Let's just say, we didn't want to see each other naked, so we went to the pool upstairs instead. Her husband went into the spa I guess, my sister asked him if he had to see naked people, he said, No, I took my glasses off and everyone was blurry He's Japanese. I believe my sister has been to some onsens since, because that was after she first moved there and was married, now she's been there ten years. We still wouldn't want to see each other naked though
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Ms.
My first trip alone was to Kyoto, Japan, I was visiting a friend who taught English there. Wow. what a culture shock in the most beautiful way. I loved it there. It was beautiful, clean, friendly. The food was ok, but I'm sure it would be amazing for someone who isn't allergic to shellfish and can eat everything. If you can go, go. The one word I taught myself was 'excuse me', and when I actually said it to someone, they looked at me in shock and awe. that a white foreigner spoke their language. It was lovely.
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My first trip alone was to Kyoto, Japan, I was visiting a friend who taught English there. Wow. what a culture shock in the most beautiful way. I loved it there. It was beautiful, clean, friendly. The food was ok, but I'm sure it would be amazing for someone who isn't allergic to shellfish and can eat everything. If you can go, go. The one word I taught myself was 'excuse me', and when I actually said it to someone, they looked at me in shock and awe. that a white foreigner spoke their language. It was lovely.
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Chewbaccafruit
Tattoos are another thing. My ex once spent about eight weeks in Japan, and she's heavily tattooed. Knees up, wrists up, and neck down pretty much. Not many in Japan have tattoos, and she actually got refused service a few times for her ink because they are so strongly associated with the Yakuza.
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Tattoos are another thing. My ex once spent about eight weeks in Japan, and she's heavily tattooed. Knees up, wrists up, and neck down pretty much. Not many in Japan have tattoos, and she actually got refused service a few times for her ink because they are so strongly associated with the Yakuza.
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Harold
I had a wonderful time in Japan. I went to the spa and apparently you are not allowed in if you are tattooed. Tattoos are associated with criminals in Japan. Also, before you enter the water, you have to thoroughly wash yourself incluing your teeth. The people are super courteous an very helpful.
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I had a wonderful time in Japan. I went to the spa and apparently you are not allowed in if you are tattooed. Tattoos are associated with criminals in Japan. Also, before you enter the water, you have to thoroughly wash yourself incluing your teeth. The people are super courteous an very helpful.
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Tokyo
The symbol is known as a Manji in Japanese. It is actually an ancient sanskrit icon and is a motif of Hinduism In Japan it is one of several symbols of Buddhism, and a common map marker to indicate the location of Buddhist Temples. For Shinto Shrines, there is a different symbol (The Torii Gate)
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The symbol is known as a Manji in Japanese. It is actually an ancient sanskrit icon and is a motif of Hinduism In Japan it is one of several symbols of Buddhism, and a common map marker to indicate the location of Buddhist Temples. For Shinto Shrines, there is a different symbol (The Torii Gate)
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Dom
Been living in Japan 7 years. Sister came to visit and went to use the bathroom. came out drenched in water hit the butt sprinkler instead of the flush button never laughed so hard
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Been living in Japan 7 years. Sister came to visit and went to use the bathroom. came out drenched in water hit the butt sprinkler instead of the flush button never laughed so hard
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Lady
Oh sweet they are very silent with their cars great. Unlike here in America where there are cool guys with their loud engines speeding in front of malls and schools
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Oh sweet they are very silent with their cars great. Unlike here in America where there are cool guys with their loud engines speeding in front of malls and schools
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mike
It's not a swastika. It is Manju and a symbol over 20, 000 years old. It originates from Sanskrit and ancient Buddhist ideologies. It has zero to do with Nazism.
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It's not a swastika. It is Manju and a symbol over 20, 000 years old. It originates from Sanskrit and ancient Buddhist ideologies. It has zero to do with Nazism.
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