What international students were surprised to learn when they first came to Japan. The City 2
Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the "city" this time as well.
Free pocket tissues?
In Japan, pocket tissues are handed out in front of train stations every day. Many foreigners are said to be surprised to see this scene. The reason for their surprise is that these pocket tissues are all free. If you look closely at the pocket tissues you receive, you will see company advertisements on them. Thanks to those ads, you can get them for free. Sometimes small snacks or cosmetic samples are handed out too. Pocket tissues are handy to keep in your bag, so be brave and take them.
Feeling like a king?
Many foreign tourists are impressed when taxi doors open automatically as they get in. Japanese taxi drivers are also famous for their excellent customer service. However, taxis are more expensive than in other countries, so check your wallet before using one.
Do you ride your bicycle on the sidewalk? On the roadway?
Roads in Japan are known for being narrow. Kei cars, which are easy to drive on such narrow roads, look like toy cars to foreigners. In addition, bicycles are sometimes ridden on both the roadway and the sidewalk, so the rules for bicycles can be hard to understand. International students are often stopped by the police and fined because they do not understand the bicycle rules. As a general rule, bicycles should be ridden on the road. There are some exceptions where riding on the sidewalk is allowed. Be sure to check the traffic rules carefully before you ride.
Have you learned about Japanese cities? At our school, we hold a traffic rules seminar every six months. To live safely in Japan, let’s make sure to learn the traffic rules.
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