Japan Travel Guide by James Drohan https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj en-us 2020-11-12 18:55:03 UTC 2025-12-20 02:59:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Respect austinlincoln https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918019127 Japans culture and ideals are centered around respect, privacy, and respect for the family hierarchy. Even talking to strangers there is a high level of respect required/expected. From a young age Japanese children are taught to highly respect the family hierarchy and complete strangers. 

If you were approached by a stranger on the streets it would not just be a simple, "hey." The conversatio would be more intricate/respectful. ]]> 2020-11-12 19:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918019127 Things to do in Japan: leviiskin https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918020163 - Visit Mt. Fuji
- Go to onsens (hot springs)
- Visit  authentic Japanese restaurants 
- Watch Sumo wrestling 
- Visit Japanese photo booths and arcades
- Take a ride on the bullet train
- Visit the Meiji Shrine
- Visit the Japanese Alps
- Go to a fish market and get fresh sushi
- Stay in a capsule hotel in Japan]]> 2020-11-12 19:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918020163 1. Tokyo is most populated city in the world jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918034224 Tokyo is the capitol of Japan and has a population 38.14 million people.]]> 2020-11-12 19:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918034224 2. There are more than 1,500 earthquakes every year. jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918049852 Japan is located on the Pacific Rim, and sits on four active tectonic plates.]]> 2020-11-12 19:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918049852 Be Ready to Learn austinlincoln https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918061701 Japanese culture is intricate and very complex and elegant. To the point where putting chopsticks straight up in your food brings bad luck. This cultural ideal comes from funeral traditions. Where a bowl of rice is left with two chopsticks stuck vertically in it.  

If you were to do this expect to be lightly scolded and maybe a slap on the wrist. However the people in Japan will understand that you are foreign and might not understand their total culture. You should expect to not be treated differently because you are a foreigner but you should be ready to learn. ]]> 2020-11-12 19:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918061701 3. Japans history dates back to 35,000 BCE jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918064587 There is not much recorded about this time but it is presumed that at this time Japan was connected to China with land bridges.]]> 2020-11-12 19:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918064587 4. Japan is the last remaining country that has an emperor. jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918086045 The current emperor is Naruhito. although he does not hold much power.]]> 2020-11-12 19:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918086045 Bowing austinlincoln https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918091610 Bowing is similar to an art from that every Japanese child is taught as soon as they enter elementary school. Bowing not only shows respect but is also a way to express your apologies or thanks. 

Often when visiting Japan expect to be receiving bows quite often. The staff at hotels, restaurants, etc.. will often deeply bow to you. However this is more likely to happen at higher-end businesses it is still common to  bow.]]> 2020-11-12 19:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918091610 5. Japans trains always arrive and depart on time. jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918099062 In 2017 one of the train services apologized to the public for departing 20 seconds early.]]> 2020-11-12 19:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918099062 6. Japan has some of the healthiest food in the world. jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918132097 Japanese food mainly consists of seafood. Although there are many American made fast food spots in Japan but with altered menus.]]> 2020-11-12 19:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918132097 7. Slurping noodles is a sign of respect. jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918141585 Slurping noodles is a sign of respect in Japan where in other countries it can mean there opposite.]]> 2020-11-12 19:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918141585 No Tipping austinlincoln https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918143546 Tipping in Japan is not very custom and is almost insulting to whom ever the tip was going to. In most restaurants the price is usually paid for at the front register instead of paying with your waiter. The idea comes from well you already paid for good food and service so why pay more? Just remind yourself a price is a price.]]> 2020-11-12 19:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918143546 8. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918150553 Japan has some of the lowest crime rates in the world.]]> 2020-11-12 19:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918150553 9. The number 4 is considered unlucky jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918154845 This is because in Japanese "4" sound like saying death.]]> 2020-11-12 19:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918154845 10. Japan is the 3rd largest producer of cars jamesdrohan3 https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918162219 The first ever Japanese car company was founded in 1924]]> 2020-11-12 19:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jamesdrohan3/1i57elhkyzudmnuj/wish/918162219