Ice-cream with a taste of sausage, diet water, a cafe where they sell hugs - do you think this is all a fiction of crazy? And here not. All these things do exist in Japan.
For many, Japan is a truly cosmic country, where you can find absolutely incredible things. Here, people show their creativity and resourcefulness to the maximum, but often it goes beyond the bounds of the reasonable, and now you will be convinced of this.
1. The Rabbit Island
Okunoshima Island - just mi-mi-mi, as it teems with fluffy and friendly rabbits who are not afraid of people. Animals were brought here during the Second World War for conducting secret scientific experiments. When the program was closed, the rabbits were released.
2. It is impossible to get wet
When two elements are combined - water and wind, it is simply unreal to remain dry. The Japanese, apparently, did not like this state of affairs, and they came up with an umbrella that included several parts that created a protective cocoon around the person.
3. Gastronomic oddities
Do you like ice cream with strawberry flavor? And for the Japanese, a delicacy with taste of meat, beer, noodles and so on is more habitual. If you get to go to Japan, be sure to eat such ice cream to say "I tried everything in this life."
4. Hygiene - above all
The Japanese are known for their pedantry and strict hygiene, so no one should be surprised by the fact that they use separate slippers for the toilet. Due to this, they minimize the risk of spreading germs from the toilet floor to other rooms.
5. To relax in comfort
Given the number of people living in Japan, it's no surprise that there is not much free space. In order not to create full-fledged hotels, a unique solution was invented - capsule hotels. Just imagine, the length of the room does not exceed 2 m, and the width and height - 1 m. The furnishings include only a mattress, TV, air conditioning and wifi. Usually the rooms are arranged in two levels and they are cheap. Of course, for people suffering from claustrophobia, rest in such rooms will be similar to torture.
6. Strange exposition
Think about what can be done in the museum? Few would have thought of exhibiting such a strange exhibit as excrement. Near the entrance to the unique museum there is a golden cake with human growth. There is also a hill for children in the form of a toilet, a collection of artificial stools of animals and people. All interested persons can be in the museum in strange hats in the form of "fragrant heap".
7. We require mass production
People who regularly ride in the subway, especially in the early morning, like to take a nap, and, not only sitting, but also standing, which is very inconvenient. The Japanese here also applied their creativity and ingenuity. As a result, special holders for the chin in the subway appeared, thanks to which you can take a nap in public transport with comfort.
8. Substitutes for animals
If our child can easily take and bring home a cat or dog from the street without problems, then Japanese children can only dream about it. This is explained by the fact that in this eastern country a considerable amount of taxes must be paid for a pet. To please the child, parents buy toy robots that mimic pets.
9. Is it laziness or experiment?
We are used to the fact that escalators are placed where the height is at least one level, but now you will be surprised to see the world's shortest escalator, which includes only 5 steps and its height is not more than 84 cm. It is located in the city of Kawasaki in the basement of the store "More's ". It is worth noting that next to the escalator is a ladder, and each chooses what to use for lifting and lowering.
10. Shopping in vending machines
In our country, such machines are in most cases used to sell coffee, bars and other similar food. In Japan, the manufacturers went further: in such machines you can find the most incredible things, for example, fresh onions.
11. Not to be lonely
The inventors took care of the lonely people, so men can buy a pillow in the form of women's knees, and women can embrace the man's shoulder. This, of course, sounds and looks strange, but things are quite popular.
12. That's the variety of trains!
What else can Japan boast of, it's a huge collection of trains that differ primarily in appearance. For example, there are high-speed, two-story models without a machinist, vintage options and even devices in the form of cartoon characters.
13. An advertising move or a joke?
In Japan supermarkets you can see a lot of unusual products, but what really surprises is the attention - dietary water. It sounds absurd, since the calorie content of water is so zero.
14. Can I have a portion of tenderness, please?
In Japan, you can visit a huge number of specific and original catering establishments. For example, among single men, a cafe is very popular, where waitresses are dressed like maids and they fulfill all (adequate) requests of clients. With them you can hug, look into your eyes, stroke your hair, most importantly, do not go beyond the face.
15. This is real madness
It has already been said that the Japanese are obsessed with hygiene, which is confirmed by the Washlets toilet, which is widespread in the Asian country, which is called "crazy". It is electric and has the function of supplying a jet of water under a large head, which is intended for cleaning the anus and genitals. Many tourists, were shocked, faced with such a toilet for the first time.
16. Dress Up As You Want
Examples of street Japanese fashion can not be compared with anything, since there are no restrictions. Young people manifest themselves in different ways, putting on themselves bright, unique and incongruous things. The main thing is to express your own personality.
17. Eternal Antistress
Well, how can you not be surprised by the Japanese who are doing impossible things. Tell me, who does not like to burst bubbles on film? Unfortunately, this pleasure does not last long. The way out of the situation was found - a toy with endless bubbles for lapin, which are filled with air again and again. It's just a dream!
18. Such amounts for fruits?
Just imagine, in Japan, grow royal melon Yubari, and in 2008 for a couple of fruits at auction managed to help out - $ 24 thousand! Such sky-high amounts are due to the fact that this variety is very rare, as it is grown on a small island in one island.
19. That's saving on cleaning!
Did your baby start to crawl? So why not take advantage of this with the benefit - the Japanese thought and came up with a special suit for the child, in which rags are built into his hands and feet. The kid will explore the room and at the same time wash the floors.
20. Do you want a chocolate with a taste of wasabi?
Have you heard that the Japanese have strange gastronomic preferences? So in confirmation of this, we present to your attention Kit Kat bars that have a taste of wasabi, sweet potatoes, sake, sharp chili and so on. Such chocolates are especially popular among students, because they are similar in their name in Japanese to the phrase "you will definitely pass it."
21. This is the dream of millions!
Sleep in the workplace is a significant reason for dismissal, but not in Japan, because there is an inumuri - a dream at work, which is welcomed by management, as it helps to improve the efficiency of rested workers. By the way, there were even recorded cases when the Japanese imitated a dream to show their superiors how tired they were at work.
22. Not at all a Hollywood smile
Few people will understand this fashion, but among young people in Japan it is very popular to change the shape of their teeth, for example, they are made with curves, sharp, double ... Strange fashion.
23. Here is the service!
Do you want to be served at every step? Then be sure to visit Japan, because here the service is at the highest level. For example, even in the elevator there are special girls-operators who meet and see off guests.
24. To accommodate more people
At the peak hour, the Japanese subway turns into a scene from a horror film, because the flow of people is simply huge. At this time, special employees are working, which push passengers into the cars to fit as many people as possible. They are called "Hosea".
25. If not in breadth, then in height
It has already been said that there are very few places in Japanese cities, especially in megacities, so you have to wriggle out of your mind to think up unusual solutions. For example, on the streets you can see such unusual parking, which are based on modern technology.