Eat Are Japanese Ekiben(station bento) Overrated?
"Surprised by the High Prices of Ekiben": Many foreign visitors expect ekiben to be an affordable option for train trave...
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Food and Entertainment Is the popular ramen chain Ichiran to be overrated?
"Surprised by the High Price for a Simple Bowl of Ramen": Many foreign travelers expect Ichiran to offer an affordable r...
Tradition and Culture Is Akihabara Overrated?
"Surprised by the Lack of Authenticity in Akihabara": Many foreign visitors expect Akihabara to be an immersive center o...
Tradition and Culture The size of Japanese apartments.
"Surprised by the Small Living Spaces in Japan": Many foreign travelers are taken aback by the compact size of Japanese ...
Food and Entertainment The reality of visiting cat cafes in Japan.
"Surprised by Limited Interaction with Cats": Many foreign visitors expect cat cafes to offer cozy, one-on-one time with...
Tradition and Culture The reality of visiting Harajuku in Japan.
"Surprised by the Overcrowded and Commercialized Atmosphere": Many foreign travelers expect Harajuku to be a vibrant fas...
Tradition and Culture Foreign travelers face regarding the unexpected quality of common architecture in Japan.
"Surprised by the Lack of Aesthetic Appeal in Modern Buildings": Many foreign travelers come to Japan expecting traditio...
Eat Foreign travelers face regarding the perception of Japanese people’s diet and health habits.
"Surprised by Processed and Sugary Foods in Japanese Convenience Stores": Many foreign travelers come to Japan expecting...
Tradition and Culture Foreign travelers face due to Japanese people’s reluctance to speak English.
"Difficulty Communicating in English Despite Basic Fluency": Many Japanese people may have basic English skills, but a s...
Tradition and Culture Foreign travelers and expatriates face regarding the use of hanko (personal seals) in Japan
"Understanding the Importance of Hanko in Japan": Foreigners may struggle to grasp why a personal seal is required for o...