Crazy Things You Will Only Find In Japan

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In the modern age, Japan has done a good job of being technologically one step ahead the rest of the world. Their unfavorable geographical and natural conditions have made them an extremely inventive and efficient nation. But sometimes, their creativeness and technological advancement goes a bit too far, shocking the rest of the world. From capsule hotels to octopus flavored ice cream, it’s safe to say the Japanese have their own unique style. If you plan to visit this amazing Asian country, check out these some Crazy Things You Will Only Find In Japan.
 

Bizarre Parking Lots

As a relatively confined country, Japan is home to over 126 million people. Consequently, space-saving is one of the major issues the locals have to deal with and parking is no exception. If you drive to a shopping mall, you’ll probably come across a parking lot similar to this picture.


Lift Girls

In Western countries, lift operators are almost extinct. Department stores and hotels don’t use their services any more to save the expenses, but in Japan, this awesome service is still available.


 

Sleeping in the Office

While in Western world, falling asleep in the office is considered extreme impedance, earning the person a one way ticket to unemployment, Japanese business culture allows the employees who work hard the so called “inemuri” – napping on the job. Some people even fake inemuri, so that their bosses believe they are working hard.


 

Easy Ear Explorer

Do you have times when you feel an urgent need to see inside your ear? This Japanese invention will make your dream come true! Thanks to this invention, you’ll know exactly where those big lumps of ear wax are hiding. Talk about mining for gold!


Vending Machines

At first glance, most Japanese vending machines aren’t much different to those found in Europe or America. What makes them so remarkable, however, are their abundance and their bizarre contents. You can expect to find them everywhere from ancient temples to the top of the Mount Fuji, with a wide selection of goods ranging from fresh eggs and crepes to batteries, umbrellas, and even underwear.


Baby Mops

Yes, you read it right. Baby mops. Just let your toddler clean the house while they crawl around. This one-piece outfit with built-in mops on the arms and legs is another invention by creative Japanese inventors.


The World’s Shortest Escalator

The world’s shortest escalator is located in the basement of More’s Department Store in the city of Kawasaki. It has only five steps and is 33 inches high. Who said Americans are lazy?


A Creepy Suicide Forest

For most people, a forest is a place where you go to jog, walk, observe the wildlife, or just relax in some other way. Well, not always. Officially called Aokigahara, the “Suicide Forest” is a 4 square mile forest that lies at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. The forest has such a dense tree distribution that it literally blocks wind, making it an exceptionally quiet and eerie place that – for some reason – has become a popular spot for suicides. Statistically, about 100 suicides occur here every year.

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