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15 Unique Things You Will Find Only In Japan

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Japan isn’t just an amazingly beautiful country, it is also highly advanced. In many of our previous posts, we’ve discussed how Japan is light-years ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to technology and way of living. They continue to surprise us in different ways and show us that they have the consistent ability to think out of the box.

These pictures below show just why Japan is such an amazing place to live. Not only are they technologically advanced with their futuristic innovations but their focus on making life easier for the average citizen in unique ways is truly commendable. Take a look.

See Also: 16 Things the Japanese Have and We Should Too

1. A restaurant where robots serve food and drinks.

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2. A smartphone screen-wiper dispenser.

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3. Hospital Food in Japan is sure to lift the mood of the patients!

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4. Many hospitals in Japan offer prescription glasses for seniors filling out forms.

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5. Luggage pickup won't get more organized than this! All are upright with handles facing outward for easy pickup (taken at the Narita Airport in Japan).

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See Also: Some Things Could Only Have Been Invented in Japan

6. An unattended grocery store in Japan where you can pick up the necessary groceries and leave the money in the jar.

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7. Japanese taxis have these buttons in case the passenger would like to go slower.

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8. Some toilets in Japan have a button that plays white noise or water sounds. This allows people to use the toilets in comfort without others hearing them.

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9. Many elevators in Japan are equipped with emergency toilets!

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10. In Japan, you can buy ice cream in a fish-shaped cone.

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See Also: 15 Hilarious Images of Eccentric Japan

11. Several Japanese trains have designated smoking rooms.

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12. Japanese ATMs are equipped with both cup holders and cane holders.

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13. Specific slippers are given in many places in Japan for your bathroom visit.

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14. To make traveling more relaxing, trains in Japan are equipped with footbaths.

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15. In Japan, you will find these unique gum containers with pieces of paper for wrapping your used gum.

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