Tag Archive for 'Japan'

Picture of the Day: Potty Training Japanese Style

This a potty training device for toddlers that is available on the Japanese Amazon site.  For those that haven’t been to Japan before they have a very advanced toilet culture which as this picture shows begins at a very young age.  If you are wondering this potty training device for those interested will only set you back about $1000.

Picture of the Day: Mario Party

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The Mario Bros. are extremely popular in Japan which is evident by this Mario display I saw in the Shinjuku neighborhood of Tokyo.

Picture of the Day: Japanese Model Car Store

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Picture of the inside of a model car store I saw in Tokyo.

Picture of the Day: Tokyo Subway

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This is just a picture of a typical subway in Tokyo. The Tokyo subways are efficient and cheap, however during rush hour they get extremely packed.

Picture of the Day: Japanese Restroom

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Here is what many restrooms in Asia look like. I just love the instruction sign for the occassional foreigner that shows up to use the latrine.

Picture of the Day: Japanese Pepsi

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Things tend to be smaller in Japan when compared to the US and soda cans are no different. This is the typical size of a soda in Japan.

Picture of the Day: Japan’s Shinkansen Train

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There is a lot to love about Japan and the Shinkansen trains are definitely one of them. The typical shinkansen can go at a speed of 186 mph. However, Japan has test run even newer trains that go over 300 mph. The trains are very comfortable and the ideal way to travel in Japan.

Picture of the Day: A Japanese Vending Machine

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In Japan they love their vending machines like the one pictured. You buy just about anything you can think of from a vending machine in Japan.

Picture of the Day: Another Bento Box

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Here is another example of the bento boxes I love to eat when visiting Japan. I have actually found these bento boxes for sale in the US in areas with large Asian populations as well. They make for a nutritious and easy lunch.

Picture of the Day: Japanese Bento Box

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This is your typical Japanese bento box that can be bought in convenience stores in Japan. I live off these things when I am in Japan because they are so cheap to buy. A box like this costs only about $4 to $5 range. Definitely an affordable way to eat in Japan.