Japan, a country with a long history and unique culture, attracts many tourists from all over the world. For first-time Chinese visitors, they may encounter some unique street "weird phenomena" that reflect Japan's social identity and cultural values.
1. Scarce public trash cans.
Walking the streets of Japan, you will find that the number of public trash cans is much smaller than in China.
According to Japan's Ministry of the Environment, there are only about 200,000 garbage cans in Japan, compared to about 5 million in China. This phenomenon stems from Japan's strict requirements for garbage sorting and **.
In Japan, it is common for people to take their garbage home or to their homes for sorting, which helps to reduce garbage generation and environmental pollution. This can be inconvenient for Chinese tourists who are Xi to seeing trash cans at all times. At the same time, however, it also demonstrates the importance that Japan attaches to environmental awareness and the quality of its citizens.
2. Numerous vending machines.
The number of vending machines in Japan is staggering, according to statistics, there are about 5.5 million vending machines in Japan, with an average of one for every 23 people. These vending machines sell not only beverages, but also hot food, ice cream, cigarettes, newspapers, and more.
This phenomenon reflects the characteristics of Japan's highly industrialized society and the need for fast and convenient services. Such convenience can be a new and interesting experience for Chinese tourists.
3. Sound prompt of traffic lights.
Walking the streets of Japan, you will notice the sound prompt function of traffic lights. Whether it's a red light or a green light, there will be a sound prompt of "Didi" or "Dudu". This is to help visually impaired people cross the road safely.
The design reflects care for the vulnerable, but can be bothersome for Chinese tourists who are not Xi to such tips. However, this is a reflection of Japan's emphasis on the safety awareness of the whole people and the care for the vulnerable.
Fourth, the ubiquitous comic and animation elements.
Japanese manga and anime elements are everywhere, from bus stops to restaurant menus to billboards on the streets.
This phenomenon reflects Japan's deep anime culture and the importance it places on the anime industry. For Chinese tourists, these anime elements undoubtedly add to the charm of Japanese culture.
Fifth, small.
Public restrooms in Japan are often small, sometimes even with only one seat. This is mainly due to the Japanese people's pursuit of simple and efficient hygiene Xi.
While it may feel a little crowded for larger visitors, it exemplifies Japan's quest for hygiene and comfort.
6. The wide application of traditional Chinese characters.
Despite Japan's independent writing system, you can still see a large number of traditional Chinese characters on the streets of Japan.
This phenomenon is mainly due to the fact that kanji occupy an important place in the history of Japanese writing, and although the use of kanji has declined in modern Japanese, the writing of kanji is still widely used. For Chinese tourists, seeing traditional Chinese characters will feel intimate and easy to understand.
The six "strange phenomena" on the streets of Japan not only reflect the country's unique social characteristics and cultural values, but also pose some challenges for Chinese tourists visiting Japan for the first time.
Understanding and adapting to these phenomena will not only help visitors better integrate into Japanese society, but also allow them to experience and enjoy Japan's unique culture more deeply.
Through these details, we can see the importance that Japan attaches to environmental protection, convenience, safety, anime culture, and written history. For Chinese tourists, understanding and appreciating these phenomena will help them understand and appreciate Japanese culture and history more fully.