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In Japan everyone thinks the same and knows the same things. This is called Joshiki or “common sense.” It is also called Atarimae but only we Japanese know this

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Visitors to Japan, please do not eat while walking on the streets. You might stimulate the Japanese economy by making other people to do the same. #japansplaining

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The old Imperial Japanese flag is the Japan equivalent of the US South’s Confederate “stars & bars.” Only the people with severe Asperger’s can be found wearing it / putting it on their molester vans #japansplaining

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In Japan, Toiletpaper hoarders are the poor foreigners who do not know the joys of bidets. Ironically it is not people from 3rd world countries; they can get along without TP.

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Japanese like to show our superior awareness of change by having many seasonal goods. All can be bought at a convenience store. #tokyo2020

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#omotenashi「日本語以外話すな」外国人を怒らせた飲食店の注意書きが話題に https://t.co/pkLRWN1KCK

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MacDonald's however is not Japanese and has no sense of nutritional balance, so enjoy

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At 7:30 am donuts are not on the shelves in #Japan. Please eat a healthy breakfast when you visit

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Foreigners should save a lot of money at McDonalds using their Japanese mobile coupon application. #japan #tokyo2020

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Green tea has a chemical that reduces caffeine jitters. Maybe this is why sushi restaurants are so popular is western countries? #tokyo2020

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If you ever have trouble finding a place to smoke in Tokyo ask where the nearest family restaurant is; this is where you should smoke.

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When Japanese talk to eachother to try to figure out what you are trying to say; don't worry; it just our way of diffusing responsibility.

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The Japanese language is "high context." In other words, not descriptive enough for the audience to know what you are saying from the start.

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Don't go to the beach during Obon, but it's okay in another country; probability of contact with a Japanese ghost is low #ItsScience

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When you walk by a store clerk who says "Irasshaimase," it means, get out of my way. #politely

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Happy natto day. 7 = na, 10 =to #tokyo2020

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Rainy days are the only day when everyone gets to be a samurai. People with fold-up umbrellas are ninja #mikasaessukasa

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When #Japanese see a foreigner's phone is set to use Japanese, we are not impressed. It should be obvious to learn the language. #tokyo2020

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Oyaji gags are a highly-evolved, secret way of transmitting information (kuden 口伝) also known as puns #tokyo2020

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Almost Japanese have problems using the phrase "almost all" in context. #tokyo2020

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Eyesight is calculated by a different standard in Japan than the 20/20 standard in western countries. Because our vision is worse.