The world loves Japan for its weirdness, and not without good reason! There's a wealth of unique things in Japan to try, from futuristic toilets, fanciful maid cafes, miniature capsule hotels, and lightning-fast bullet trains, an unforgettable encounter with the unique and unexpected awaits on almost every street corner! For your daily dose of Japanese charm, here are 30 weird things in Japan that only exist here!
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1. Vending Machines Are Everywhere
Japan is home to over 4 million vending machines! Most are stocked with a broad selection of sodas and canned coffee, while some of the more intriguing iterations are filled with action figures, umbrellas, soup, milk, natto, art, anime merchandise, beer, cigarettes, and more! For a deeper look, check out our list of 10 off-the-wall vending machines you can find in Japan.
2. Smart Washlet Toilets
Japanese super toilets, known as “washlets,” come equipped with a smorgasbord of high-tech functions. With various backside sprays, water temperature controls, perfumes, and even noise-covering sounds, these toilets of the future put the others to shame. While overwhelming at first, they can be easily handled with a few basic tricks.
3. Limited Edition Kit Kats
While kit kats themselves are entirely normal and enjoyed worldwide, Japan has ramped up the creativity with a whole bunch of exciting, one-of-a-kind flavors unseen anywhere else. While the popular matcha kit kat immediately springs to mind, it’s only scratching the surface! Some of the more unique highlights include yogurt, wasabi, adzuki beans, manju, cheesecake, apple, pudding, and even sake-flavored kit kats!