Japan is a country that does everything to make your life easier and better. Everything in Japan is so simple, fast and practical, and that's why many are drawn to the country and its culture. In this article, we will see some things that have made life easier for those who live in Japan.
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Konbini - Convenience stores
We have already written about the famous konbini convenience stores in Japan. They are small and sophisticated stores that offer a wide range of services. Almost every corner has a konbini, and thanks to this little store, our lives are made much easier.
In konbini, you can find practically everything. It doesn't matter what it is; if it's raining, you can find umbrellas at the konbini. If the konbini is close to the beach, you can find beach balls. Limited edition products are found only in konbini. If you're throwing a big party, there's no shortage of drinks to choose from. Additionally, konbini offer conveniences like marmitas, paying bills, withdrawing cash, ticket sales, presentations, a place to rest, restrooms, and much more. Furthermore, konbini are open 24/7.
Hanbaiki - Automatic machines
Automatic machines in Japan can be quite intimidating. There are thousands of machines spread across the country, in desolate places, in front of markets, machines together, apart, and selling everything. You can buy drinks, cigarettes, snacks, ice cream, sweets, rice, bananas, electronics, and even underwear. Hot and cold drinks are served in the same machine, some even make coffee on the spot. We wrote an article about hanbaiki that can be read by clicking here.
Train - Metro
In Japan, there is no need to worry about having cars. Trains run throughout the country, in a practical, fast, and secure way. In Japan, you don't have to worry about waiting hours for delays; the punctuality and convenience of trains are incredible. The train is the main means of transportation in Japan and makes life easier for all Japanese people. Because of this, a car is not a necessary item in a Japanese home. If the train station is far from your house, just a bicycle is enough to get to the station, and you can leave it parked with complete peace of mind in a designated spot.
Economy - Cost of Living
The economy of Japan is full of controversies; for some, taxes are high, salaries are insufficient, and working conditions are poor. But that doesn't change the fact that Japan's economy makes life easier. Although people think the cost of living is high in Japan, with a salary it is possible to buy various conveniences that would take almost a year of work to afford in Brazil. Electronics and many industrialized items have a quite humble and accessible price.
In reality, the prices of things don't change that much, but the salary is much higher compared to the small salário mínimo in Brazil. Not only electronic and industrial products, but even in food it is possible to save and spend less than in Brazil. If you are complaining about paying 50,000 ienes for an apartment, know that in Brazil rents are more expensive than the minimum wage.
Japanese Education
Sometimes people act wrongly, with lack of education thinking about their own benefit. But in Japan almost everything is done thinking about the benefit of the other. In traffic, in commerce, in everyday life, most Japanese people do their best to make life easier for others, being polite and humble.
In Japan, their life is made easier with education, because most of them don't cut in line, don't steal, don't arrive late, try to help, try not to bother others with annoying noises and sounds. The Japanese even wear masks when they are sick, thinking about the health of others. They also respect your lifestyle, the way you dress, your privacy, etc.
Home
The houses and apartments in Japan are designed to make our lives easier. Most of them have an ofurô (bathtub), the bathrooms are high-tech, the houses have faucets for hot and cold water, air conditioning or heating. Despite being small, it has numerous functionalities that facilitate our lives. Even the objects and furniture we buy for our home make our lives easier, like countless crazy inventions and the beloved kotatsu.
infrastructure
Japan uses all its technology to transform the country into something beautiful and practical. In addition to the aforementioned trains, hanbaiki and convenience stores, Japan has done more. There are over 173 airports in little Japan, another way to get around. Japan's highways are always kept in perfect condition, with signs and people who obey them.
The education in the country is taken seriously. People enjoy reading and studying, and most choose to have a higher education. Health in Japan, despite being paid, has high efficiency, making everything easier. 病院は私たちの生活を便利にするためにあらゆる努力をしています。
Japan's environment is full of technology that makes our lives easier, and at the same time it has a natural air, colorful and beautiful trees, thousands of gardens, mountains, temples, parks, lakes, volcanoes, hot springs and thousands of things that make life of easy people.
There are thousands of things that make your life easier. Is that you? Have you let your life be made easy?