Thought it would be fun to make these type of posts :3 Here I'll describe some differences I've found throughout my time Japan.
1. Trash cans are scarce! You'll find yourselves stuffing your trash in your pockets or bags because there aren't a lot of public trash cans.
2. Free fans! and tissues! Since it gets really hot here you can find free fans at stores. Very convenient don't you think? Even if they're just ways to advertise, who cares? It's a good way to cool off!
3. One lane roads. There are a lot of one lane roads in Japan. Cars coming and going basically share the same road so you have to be very careful!
4. Right of way on the roads? None really. At least from what I've experienced :P At areas where there's a cross walk and a car turns I noticed that most of the time the cars don't wait. Even if you're within a foot or two away from crossing a car will still go ahead. So, the rule of thumb is WATCH OUT FOR CARS
5. In a small town like Tsuru people get really surprised seeing that we Gaijin can speak and understand Japanese. Don't be surprised to hear some people saying that to others xP It's not really an insult more like a compliment lol
6. In a small town like Tsuru you'll surprisingly find yourself get really happy when you find/meet another Gaijin other than the people in your EAP group lol
7. Another thing about the trash. It's actually a complicated process. Don't want to explain really XP
8. Cicadas, the crickets of the day. If you watch a lot of anime or Japanese movies you notice those screeching sounds during hot summer days. Those are cicadas and that's really how a typical hot summer day sounds like in Japan. Personally, I like it.
9. CUTENESS EVERYWHERE
10. About doing laundry. You actually have to hang up your clothes to dry. It's an interesting experience but personally I prefer using the dryers. It's also really inconvenient when it rains or there's no sun. So not looking forward to washing my clothes during the Winter >>
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