10 Things That May Shock Foreigners In Japan

Above, the famous Shibuya Crossing (or Shibuya Scramble) in Tokyo. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of these days, COVID-19 will be history and people will be able to travel again to Japan. Until then, all we can do now is look over different articles on Japan travel and yearn for the days when we all can experience them for ourselves.

With that in mind, Sugoii Japan has posted an article on ten things that may shock foreigners when they visit Japan.

They begin it with:

Japan is a country of contrasts. It’s one of the most densely populated countries in the world, but it also boasts some of the largest expanses of uninhabited land. The culture is steeped with tradition, but Japanese society has changed rapidly over the last few decades. It’s also one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world with innovations such as bullet trains, robots and talking toilets. But what do you really know about this fascinating country? 

We’re going to take a look at 10 things that (might) shock foreigners in Japan.

To see what they are, go here.