🇯🇵 Our First Culture Shock Experiences After Moving to Japan

Japan is full of fascinating differences, and today, we’re looking back at the first culture shock experiences we had when we first arrived! From learning Japan’s detailed approach to trash sorting to navigating life without late-night trains, every new discovery shaped our understanding of daily life here. We’ll also talk about professionalism in Japan, the realities of owning a car in Tokyo, and how visiting rural Japan felt like a refreshing change from the fast-paced city life. If you’ve ever wondered what adjusting to Japan is really like, tune in and join us! 🇯🇵

Chapters

00:00 Episode Preview

00:55 Shogun was Good

04:45 Intro

05:39 Cash-Based Society

13:32 Address System

16:36 Recycling

30:14 Professionalism

37:31 Public Transportation

40:09 Tangent: Tsutaya Card

45:38 Urban vs Rural Residents

53:15 Seasonal Allergies

58:06 Tokyo's Immigration Office

1:05:14 Outro