Here Are 24 Of The Most Seriously Strange Things Found Only In The Land Of The Rising Sun, Japan

This land has the most unusual and unexpected creations waiting for us on every street corner

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• February 12, 2023

For visitors spending time in the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's reputation for its distinctive culture and unique traditions can feel like an unsettling immersion into a cultural ice bucket. Due to the country's long history of isolation as an island nation, many parts of its culture evolved untainted by other influences.

It should come as no surprise that Japan seems to have a rather high tolerance for oddity to Western eyes. Japan is unquestionably one of the world's most inventive and creative societies.

Where else would you find toilets that play music while you use them or trains that run at speeds of up to 300 mph? However, this is merely the beginning of exploring Japan's wonders.

There are several reasons why Japan is such a distinctive nation. However, because it is so unique from other locations in the world, Japan occasionally comes off as a "strange" nation.

Some people may think that Japan is a country from another planet as a result of these various aspects. Others, though, may find it simply increases their desire to travel to Japan.

So be ready to scratch your head as we list the 24 truly bizarre things that can only be found in Japan. Let's scroll down and take a look at them! 

1. And you can always draw more hair if you want to.

2. The fire escape is a slide.

3. You can find parking lots and Ferris wheels on the roofs of buildings.

4. The seat pattern on the train tells you where priority seating is:

5. These 2-step-wide houses that you can find everywhere in Tokyo:

6. There is a special button in some taxis that asks the driver to go slower.

7. Lastly, this is how they have enough time for everything!

8. The Waste Plant has a diner where people can watch trash being processed:

9. Lap pillow for the lonely souls:

10. This footwear choice is pretty… common in Japan.

11. Toothpicks at a mall had mint-coated tips.

12. This is a gadget to train to lift the mouth corners and make the smile more symmetrical.

13. Construction worker jackets that have air-conditioners.

14. The elevators in this Osaka office building have an umbrella sign that lights up if it’s raining outside

15. In Japan, they sell square watermelons to fit better in the refrigerator

16. Japan’s highest bridge’s height is compared to Godzilla

17. Well, this is turn out to be photoshopped. But the idea is real, LOL.

18. Foxes wait in line to drink water.

19. So apparently there are Capybara spas in Japan:

20. This smartphone wiper dispenser.

21. A standard business meeting that only exist in Japan:

22. These fitting room instructions in japan. Cover your face to prevent makeup from getting on the garment.

23. The public toilets have transparent walls. But they become matte when someone is inside.

24. The check-out counters in some bakeries can recognize items automatically and add up the total cost of the order.

This land has the most unusual and unexpected creations waiting for us on every street corner, from futuristic toilets to lightning-fast bullet trains. In addition, Japan is well known for having a unique culture all its own.

This distinctiveness makes Japan stand out from the rest of the globe even more and makes it a very popular travel destination.

Maryjane