1. Do not
underestimate the value of Japanese coins
 |
| wikimedia |
Japanese
coins are not cheap. With one 500 Yen coin, you could even buy a whole lunch box. So
don’t underestimate their value and don’t forget to get yourself a change
purse.
2. Do not
expect Japanese people to understand English
 |
| wikimedia |
English is the global language in every single part of the world except for Japan. Even all
these English names such as McDonald and Starbucks do not sound the same here,
and there is no way you could understand. It would be wise to learn a bit of
Japanese or download a Japanese translation app.
3. Japanese
people keep to the left
 |
| geograph |
Japan is one
of a few countries keeps to the left rather than right. Be aware and try not to
block the way.
4. Do not try
to force open the taxi door
 |
| wikipedia |
Japanese taxi
has an automatic door. If you try opening the door with your hands, you will
only panic the driver.
5. Heaven of
vending machine
 |
| flickr |
Japanese
vending machines sell all sorts of products from cigarettes, Udon, hamburger
and Sushi to condoms, lotions and books. Japanese vending machines offer pretty
much everything you may need.
6. Smoking is
banned on streets
 |
| wikimedia |
Do not smoke
on streets, it’s strictly banned. But, surprisingly, there are quite a number
of restaurants and pubs you are allowed to smoke inside. If you really want to
smoke right now, find the nearest convenience shop. Every convenience shop has
got designated smoking area.
7. Understand
Japanese public transportation system
 |
| flickr |
Unless you
are a millionaire, you will have to use public transportation. You would not
want to pay every time you ride them because it is not only costly but also
time wasting. If you want to save your time and money, do not forget to read.
Written by Mira
She spent her life here and there in Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Malaysia.She loves travelling so much that even a single penny she makes goes to her travel expense. Rumor has it that she is going to file for personal bankruptcy any time soon.
No comments:
Post a Comment