It is customary in Japan when entering a building, particularly a home, to take off your shoes. It isn’t something the host has to ask of their guests either.
A big part of their longevity of life can be attributed to the Japanese diet which consists of a lot of fish and seafood. Fish is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and has been proven to help prevent heart disease and cancer.
Not only do the Japanese stay in shape because of their seafood-rich diet, they just seem to care much more about their overall appearance, too. (At least more than your average American woman who wears leggings as pants.
The world can always use more kindness. As a parent, if I could only instill one thing in my daughter it would be kindness. And in Japan, kindness is second nature.
In Japan, cartoons aren’t just for kids. There are plenty of cartoon-themed restaurants, Japanese anime movies for all ages, and anime stores that adults love and frequent, as well.
Europeans already know the value of public transportation because most European countries have incredible rail service. But Japanese rail service is even better than in Europe!
Everyone can agree that throwing garbage on the ground is a disgusting thing to do. Yet, walk down any street in New York City and you’ll find gum wrappers, cigarette butts, and fast food cups tossed on the ground.
Regardless of the job, big or small, the Japanese seem to go the extra mile. In this world every job matters, and in Japan they seem to truly get that.
The Japanese aren’t just kind, they are extremely respectful people. Respect isn’t just a Japanese habit, it is deeply ingrained into the way of life in Japan.
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