Threads of Thought

The Difference Between “Speaking Up” and “Reading the Air” in Japan and Abroad

Discover the key cultural difference between Japan and other countries: speaking up versus reading the air. Learn how communication styles shape daily life and relationships.

2025.09.13

Culture and Traditions

How Japanese Convenience Stores Handle Food Heating

Learn how Japanese convenience stores politely heat your food. Discover service etiquette, utensils, safety tips, and eat-in options for ready-to-eat meals.

2025.09.13

Culture and Traditions

Clean, Safe, and Efficient: Japan’s Trains and Subways

Discover Japan’s clean, safe, and efficient trains and subways. Learn about etiquette, rush hours, and what makes commuting stress-free for tourists.

2025.09.13

Culture and Traditions

Why You Don’t Need to Tip in Japan

Learn why tipping is not customary in Japan. Discover affordable dining, Japanese hospitality, and how to politely show appreciation without giving a tip.

2025.09.13

Culture and Traditions

Why Escalator Etiquette in Japan Surprises Tourists: Tokyo vs. Osaka

Discover the unique escalator etiquette in Japan. Learn why people stand on different sides in Tokyo and Osaka, and what tourists should know about this cultural habit.

2025.09.13

Convenience Store Sweets

The Japanese Art of Lining Up: Respect, Patience, and Personal Space

Discover the Japanese art of lining up. Learn how patience, fairness, and personal space make waiting in line a unique cultural experience for tourists.

2025.09.12

Culture and Traditions

Why Japanese People Strictly Follow Traffic Rules (And Why Tourists Should Too)

Discover why Japanese people strictly follow traffic rules—even at empty intersections. Learn why tourists should respect these rules to stay safe and enjoy Japan responsibly.

2025.09.12

Convenience Store Sweets

Why Japan Feels So Quiet: A Guide for Foreign Tourists

Discover why Japan feels so quiet to foreign tourists. Learn about Japanese culture, city planning, and etiquette that make streets, trains, and public spaces peaceful.

2025.09.12

Culture and Traditions

Shinkansen and the Maglev: Japan’s High-Speed Rail Surprises Foreign Tourists

Discover Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen and upcoming 500 km/h maglev train. Learn why foreign tourists are amazed and how Shizuoka delays impact this futuristic project.

2025.09.11

Culture and Traditions

Why Tokyo Disneyland Seems Strict About Disability Access: The Hidden Cultural and Historical Reasons

Why does Tokyo Disneyland seem so strict about disability access compared to other Disney parks? Discover the cultural reasons, Help Mark misuse, and unique history behind Japan’s most famous theme park.

2025.09.11

Culture and Traditions