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.
Konbini - Convenience stores
We have already written about the famous Japanese convenience stores called konibini. They are small and sophisticated stores that offer a wide range of services. On almost every corner there is a konbini, and thanks to this small shop, our life is made very easy.
In konbini you can find practically everything. No matter what, if it's raining in the konbini you'll find umbrellas. If the konbini is close to the beach, you can find beach balls. Limited edition products are only found on konbini. If you're going to have a big party, there's no shortage of drinks to choose from. In addition, konbini offer facilities, lunchboxes, pay bills, withdraw money, sell tickets, perform, rest place, restroom and much more. In addition the konbini are open 24/7.
Hanbaiki - Automatic machines
Vending machines in Japan can even be scary. There are thousands of machines scattered across the country, in deserted places, in front of markets, machines together, separate and selling everything. It is possible to buy drinks, cigarettes, snacks, ice cream, sweets, rice, bananas, electronics and even panties. Hot and cold drinks are served from the same machine, some even make coffee on the spot. We have written an article about hanbaiki that can be read clicking here.
Train - Metro
In Japan, you don't have to worry about having cars. Trains run across the country, in a practical, fast and safe way. In Japan you don't have to worry about waiting hours for delays, the punctuality and ease of trains are incredible. The train is the main means of transport in Japan and makes life easier for all Japanese people. Thanks to that, the car is not a item necessary in a Japanese home. If the train station is far from your home, all you need is a bicycle to get to the station, and leave it parked in the greatest tranquility, in a designated place.
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Economy - Cost of Living
Japan's economy is full of controversies, for some the taxes are high, the salary is insufficient, and the service conditions are bad. But that doesn't change the fact that Japan's economy makes your life easier. Although people find the high cost of living in japan, with salary it is possible to buy several facilities that would take almost a year of work to buy in Brazil. Electronics and various things that are industrialized, it has a very humble and affordable price.
In reality the prices of things don't change that much, but the salary is much higher compared to the small minimum wage Brazilian. Not only electronic and industrialized products, but even in food, it is possible to save and spend less than in Brazil. If you are complaining about paying 50,000 yen 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 made thinking about making our lives easier. Most of them have an ofurô (bathtub), the bathrooms are high-tech, the houses have hot and cold water taps, air conditioning or heating. Although small, it has numerous features that make our lives easier. Even the objects and furniture we buy for our home make our lives easier, like countless crazy inventions and the dear 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 country's education is taken seriously. People like to read and study, and most choose to have a higher education. Health in Japan, although paid, has a high speed, making everything easier. Hospitals do everything to make our lives easier.
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?
