Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

Japan’s streets are famously immaculate, so much so that visitors often notice the lack of public dustbins. This reveals deep ...

Vietnamese man Quang Minh had lived in Japan for just three months but had more than 10 run-ins with the police over noise complaints, his first major culture shock. He moved to Japan in 2023 when he ...

Learn how strict waste guidelines and smart disposal habits of Japan keep the country remarkably clean for visitors and locals alike.

Garbage sorting is a well established ritual in Japan that few question, despite the time and effort involved. A typical resident of a major city has Mondays and Thursdays as options to take ...