Things that make Japan Japan
Here are some of the stand-out features of Japan thus far:
Vending machines everywhere and for everything. Water, tea, hot chocolate, cigarettes, liquor (yes, they have vending machine liquor stores on the streets everywhere) and more.
Bowing. People bow all the time. Its a greeting, a sign of respect and I end up doing it billions of times a day!
Face masks. A lot of people wear white face masks that go around their ears and cover their mouth and nose. We are a little unsure if the motivation is to keep germs in or out, but lots of people of all ages where them around.
Itty bitty cars. The vehicles here are TINY. Serious mini-me style. The trucks are little, the cars are little, the vans are little...and they drive on the left instead of the right. Wierd.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Vending machines everywhere and for everything. Water, tea, hot chocolate, cigarettes, liquor (yes, they have vending machine liquor stores on the streets everywhere) and more.
Bowing. People bow all the time. Its a greeting, a sign of respect and I end up doing it billions of times a day!
Face masks. A lot of people wear white face masks that go around their ears and cover their mouth and nose. We are a little unsure if the motivation is to keep germs in or out, but lots of people of all ages where them around.
Itty bitty cars. The vehicles here are TINY. Serious mini-me style. The trucks are little, the cars are little, the vans are little...and they drive on the left instead of the right. Wierd.
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by Amelia at
10:40 PM
3 Comments:
I think the masks are for keeping out pollutants.--justin
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Anonymous, at 12:06 PM
it was so so amazing to talk to you guys the other day! made me wish I was there so bad :) can't wait to see you...so excited!!! safe travels. love you! Nicole
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Anonymous, at 5:44 PM
Amelia, Again, it's fun being with you on your travels. Yes, I saw some TINY cars in Madrid. It is crazy, but fun. Hugs, Auntie Janet
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