Looking back at history, Japan has been developing its uniqueness for many years due to its “island” location. Now, the country has come to have many advantages and great points that other countries can envy.
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1 - Delicious and healthy food
Japanese cuisine is one of the most delicious and healthy in the world, resulting in good health and a high life expectancy. On the other hand, we have a food industry rich in varieties and flavors of everything you can imagine. In Japan, there is no shortage of options for sweets, snacks, drinks, chocolates, etc.
2 - Nature - 4 Seasons
Japan is one of the few countries in the world where you can truly appreciate the 4 seasons. You will notice the presence and change of nature in your city, in the fields, in the mountains. While some countries experience snow or heat for a long time, Japan displays its beauty in various colors and different climates.
3 - Modesty, politeness, respect
Many Japanese people are modest by nature; they are characterized by their simple, unpretentious, and humble way of being. Japanese people do not usually value themselves, their actions, or their achievements highly. The country teaches respect, modesty, and education from a young age. It emphasizes thinking of others before oneself.
Of course there are many who have false modesty; the fact is that in some countries being modest is not common, causing modesty to eventually die out. In Japan, it's the opposite; those who do not wish to be modest feel compelled to act that way to avoid being different.
4 - Vending machines
Vending machines in Japan reach extreme levels. It is possible to find machines in the middle of the woods, in front of supermarkets, machines on every corner. There are machines of all types that sell: drinks, food, sweets, ice cream, rice, eggs, and much more... It is so convenient.
5 - Lots of translations, lots of reading
Japan highly values reading. There are thousands of original Japanese books, manga, even games have many texts. It is said that Japanese is the language that has the most translated versions of foreign books. If you know Japanese, a new world of reading is available to you.
6 - Compulsory social health insurance
In Japan there are no public hospitals, this is not a problem, because we know how they are... In Japan, everyone is required to have a health plan or insurance that covers up to 80% of all hospital expenses.
7 - Low crime rate
Life in Japan is very safe, so safe that the police don’t even need guns. It is rare to come across a firearm in Japan, and gun-related murders are almost nonexistent. The country has laws, and even criminals feel shame in stealing and tend to steal discreetly. The country is so safe that it is possible to leave your belongings lying around and pick them up hours later. (But don’t take a risk.)
8 - Security
Japan experiences various earthquakes each year, but rarely causes any problems. Traffic accidents? People follow all the laws, so it's more likely for you to die in a bathtub than in a car accident. After the incidents of World War II, Japan has worked hard to ensure the safety of its population.
