Japan’s rail workers use pointing-and-calling, a system of associating one’s tasks with physical movements and vocalizations to prevent errors. It is known to reduce workplace errors by up to 85 percent, according to one 1996 study.
15 Times People Realized They’re Too Tall for Japan
One thing I have heard about Japan, is that if you’re an American, you may stand out because of, among other things, your height.
And these people definitely learned that Japan is not really built for tall folks. These pics oughta give you a good laugh.
1. He’s REALLY tall
2. Stands out in a crowd
@fawnvu3. Ouch!
6’3” lived in a traditional Japanese house in Japan for two months. There was lots of exposed wooden beams from tall
4. Great memories
5. Watch out
6. Shark bait
7. Friends who duck together…
In Japan, Tall Friends Duck Together from AccidentalWesAnderson
8. Giant
#tallinjapan #traditionalarchitecture9. Cut off
#tall #tallgirl #tallinjapan #tallgirlinjapan #awkwardlean #tallgirlproblem #blond #traditionalclothes #funny #relatable #laugh #funnypicture #longlegs #日本 #日本語 #背が高い #kimono 着物 #tsuruga #つるが #高い #写真 #モデル #model10. Raise the roof
11. Mind your dome
Japan isn't made for tall guys…
#tallpeopleproblems #tallguy #japan #duck #team2tall @WolfingerJoe pic.twitter.com/wVfynAKDiT
— 2tall.com (@2tall) September 5, 2017
12. Be careful
13. Tear it down
Stayed one night in this hostel in Japan. My head connected with this light 8 times. from tall
14. HUGE
Hotels suck. from tall
15. Come down a few inches
Watch your head!
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People in Japan are renting cars…
People in Japan are renting cars, but not to drive them anywhere. Car rental companies looked into it and discovered that people were using them to take naps, eat lunch, do work, change clothes, recharge cell phones, and store things (when storage lockers at train stations weren’t available).
Okinawa has some of the longest…
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Nothing out of the ordinary: Just a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo
Japan’s Wisteria Gardens Will Take Your Breath Away
Spring is in the air all around, and after a long and dreary winter, it’s truly a delight to see all of nature in bloom again. This time of year is truly a magical season, but it’s especially gorgeous in Japan.
There’s a natural tendency for most of us to think of cherry blossom when we picture springtime in Japan, but today we’re here to put the spotlight on something we think is JUST as magical (if not more) – wisteria vines.
Wisteria plants grow long, flowering vines with flowers of various shades including white, yellow, pale blue, pink, and purple. Throughout Japan, there are several gorgeous wisteria gardens with man-made canopies for the plants to spread out on.
One of the most popular wisteria gardens in Japan is the Kawachi Wisteria Garden, located in the northern end of Kyusu Island. This private garden is only open to the public during wisteria season (April-May) and the maple leaf season in the fall.
The garden’s most prominent features are two 330-foot tunnels draped by 22 different varieties of wisteria plants.
Ok, definitely adding this to my bucket list.
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Japan is giving its elderly…
Japan is giving its elderly population discounts on ramen if they give up their drivers licenses.
Japanese vending machines are…
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Japan is making all of its….
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These Japanese Manhole Covers Are Undeniable Works of Art
Sometimes when you’re in a country like Japan, your sense can get overwhelmed by all of the fascinating sights. Beauty lurks around every corner, so it’s completely understandable if you don’t happen to look down and take notice of what’s right underneath your feet.
We’re talking about Japan’s gorgeous, intricately designed manhole covers. What began as a public relations campaign for sewers conceived by Japanese civil servant Yasutake Kameda in 1985 has blossomed into a legit cultural phenomenon.
Check out these 16 beautiful manhole covers and wonder, “Why can’t we do this here?!”
1. More cherry blossoms!
Photo Credit: Flickr/Elena
2. I’m not quite sure, but they’re cool!
Photo Credit: Photozu.jp
3. Squids!
Photo Credit: Flickr/Photocapy
4. Puffer fish!
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
5. Cherry blossoms!
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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6. Did somebody say baseball?
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
7. Colorful balls
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8. Water bugs!
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
9. Land of the rising sun
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
10. The fire department!
Photo Credit: Flickr/Ishikawa Ken
11. Up, up and away!
Photo Credit: Max Pixel
12. Yokohama bridge!
Photo Credit: Pixabay
13. Fruit and birds and pine cones. Ahhh, nature.
Photo Credit: Flickr/generalec
14. Amazing architecture
Photo Credit: Flickr/Daiju Azuma
15. Fun little firefighters!
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
16. A gorgeous peek into nature
Photo Credit: Flickr/coniferconifer
Since Japan wouldn’t be Japan unless they totally obsessed over the manhole covers, there are even “manhole festivals” held in Tokyo that feature replica covers, trading cards and much more!
In fact, you can buy those replicas at retailers like Tokyu Hands, located in central Shinjuku.
Photo Credit: Tokyu Hands
Okay, who wants to go to Japan and check out some manhole covers with me?
Any takers?!?
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