Japan had beaten Germany 2-1 in the world cup in 2022 in Qatar which surprised many. However, the story coming out of that world cup was not just of Japan winning soccer games in miraculous ways, but also how the Japanese fans stayed after the game and cleaned the stadium. It made headlines all over the world, brandishing attention and surprising everyone at the concept. Which was this, you ready––clean up after yourself. Mind blown. What a concept! The crowds around the world discovered for the first time in history that if you picked up the trash around yourself you would be clean. Yes. That is sarcasm. Japanese Trash Cans When you come to Japan, you are going to notice how clean the city streets, the countryside, and all in between are. But here is the kicker; trash bins or cans are few and far in between––some even say they are a myth (<--- this part is a joke, there are trash cans I talk about them later). Allow me to elaborate further, there are almost no public trash cans an...
The unwritten rules of Japanese culture, food, and travel. Useful insight and explanations on the nuances of the culture, understanding the food, and what you can expect when traveling or living in Japan.