For those of us who still haven’t been to Japan, the country seems like something straight out of a fantasy or sci-fi novel: a land of endless possibilities, both bizarre and incredibly wise. Those who’ve visited Japan or even moved there full time, however, notice hundreds of small details that make everyday life that much easier and far more comfortable. Everyday life doesn’t have to be a chore, and the Japanese know the right way to live conveniently.
TikToker Steven Wong, aka ALLSTAR STEVEN, posts viral videos about all the random, unusual, and plain peculiar things in Japan that actually make absolute sense to have. Like lockers for your umbrella, kid-sized shopping baskets in grocery stores, special stickers on cars driven by seniors over the age of 75, and more!
Japan is great when it comes to making life more convenient for everyone and Steven is doing a public service by sharing all of these intelligent, citizen-oriented decisions in his entertaining videos. Check out his coolest facts about life in Japan below and be sure to follow him if you’d like to see more content just like this.
I reached out to Steven and he was kind enough to answer a few of my questions about his videos and life in Japan. “I recently traveled to Japan during the pandemic and out of pure boredom from quarantining, I decided to create TikToks to pass time. And after reading all the supportive comments, it motivated me to keep going,” he told Bored Panda, adding that the Japanese are very considerate of each other and think everything through which is why they have so many convenient things everywhere. You’ll find the rest of the interview, including a list of tips for first-time travelers to Japan, below!
#1
This Tokyo café has robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled workers. For some people this gives them an opportunity to work, socialize and feel more inclusive.
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#2
When you flush the toilet, water will run so you can wash your hands. This water is then reused to flush the toilet.
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#3
Shops in Japan have kid sized baskets. Children item are on he bottom shelves so it’s easier for them to grab. Mainly because Japanese children run errands at an early age.
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#4
This public bathroom let’s you check inside before entering. And when you lock the door, the glass turns opaque.
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#5
They have capsule hotels for as little as $20 a night. Your keycard gives you access to the elevators and lockers. You also get an amenity bag that includes your necessities. I’m lowkey claustrophobic but these pods are roomy.
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#6
This fridge opens from both sides! It’s a lefties dream come true.
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#7
Bathrooms have baby seats and bag holders.
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#8
When you’re over seventy five years old, you’ll get this sticker. This lets other drivers know you’re old.
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#9
When you arrive to school you have to remove your shoes and put on indoor shoes. There are also separate slippers for the restroom.
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#10
The waiter totalled our order by scanning our plates.
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#11
There are lockers for your umbrella. Make sure you remember your number.
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#12
This robot runs a coffee shop all by itself.
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#13
They have antibacterial film on handles, elevator buttons and vending machines.
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#14
This cashierless store already knows what I have and totals the order without scanning.
(RFID scans all the items in the basket)
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#15
They have Black Q-tips with a ribbed texture. So that it feels good when you’re penetrating the ear lobes. And it’s visually satisfying when you see all that gunk.
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