Top 10 Differences Between Japan and New York City
1. Japan does not have public garbage cans (or very few), yet there is no trash on the streets or in the subways. Also, the floors in the subway stations and the subway cars shine, there is no graffiti and the seats are upholstered and spotless.
2. Depending on which subway you take, and where you are going, will determine the price you pay for your trip. If you buy the wrong ticket for the train you are taking you can get in trouble and will have to pay again. Very confusing!
3. People sing out “Irasshaimase!” in welcome, as you enter any shop, restaurant or place of business. They also wish you well as you leave.
4. Fish and rice is served three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
5. Tea drinking is considered an art form in Japan.
6. School teachers and students usually don’t get home until 7 or 8 at night; all students are required to participate in after school programs (sports, martial arts, music, etc) and all teachers are required to teach an after school activity.
7. Slippers are worn in school, restaurants and inside many public places. If you do not have your own slippers with you they are always provided. Different slippers are used in the bathroom.
8. There are no paper towels in public restrooms and most restaurants do not provide napkins; you must have your own hand towel with you at all times. However, every restaurant provides you with a hot, damp towel for cleaning your hands before you eat.
9. No blowing your nose, eating food or drinking any liquid while walking down the street (yet vending machines selling anything from hot tea and coffee, cold water and beer and sake are everywhere! plus there are always people handing out free packs of tissues on the street!)
10. Taxis are completely clean, have lace seat covers, you don’t tip the driver, and the doors open and close automatically.
11. I know it’s supposed to be just 10 but, most toilets seats are heated and there are a variety of buttons on a side handle for spraying, drying, listening to music and water pressure. Be careful which button you press!
2. Depending on which subway you take, and where you are going, will determine the price you pay for your trip. If you buy the wrong ticket for the train you are taking you can get in trouble and will have to pay again. Very confusing!
3. People sing out “Irasshaimase!” in welcome, as you enter any shop, restaurant or place of business. They also wish you well as you leave.
4. Fish and rice is served three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
5. Tea drinking is considered an art form in Japan.
6. School teachers and students usually don’t get home until 7 or 8 at night; all students are required to participate in after school programs (sports, martial arts, music, etc) and all teachers are required to teach an after school activity.
7. Slippers are worn in school, restaurants and inside many public places. If you do not have your own slippers with you they are always provided. Different slippers are used in the bathroom.
8. There are no paper towels in public restrooms and most restaurants do not provide napkins; you must have your own hand towel with you at all times. However, every restaurant provides you with a hot, damp towel for cleaning your hands before you eat.
9. No blowing your nose, eating food or drinking any liquid while walking down the street (yet vending machines selling anything from hot tea and coffee, cold water and beer and sake are everywhere! plus there are always people handing out free packs of tissues on the street!)
10. Taxis are completely clean, have lace seat covers, you don’t tip the driver, and the doors open and close automatically.
11. I know it’s supposed to be just 10 but, most toilets seats are heated and there are a variety of buttons on a side handle for spraying, drying, listening to music and water pressure. Be careful which button you press!
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