In Japan, trash cans are not provided and people are encouraged to take their trash home (or to the hotel where you are staying).

It is surprising, isn’t it?

This is culture shock!

日本ではゴミ箱が設置されず、家に持って帰る(或いは滞在先ホテル)ことが推奨される文化です。驚きですよね。これぞカルチャーショック！

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“一般ゴミ”って何かしら？

一般ゴミGeneral waste refers to small combustibles generated by households in the course of daily life. This includes kitchen garbage, paper, cloth, and small plastic products, as well as small combustibles such as shoes, bags, and video tapes.

In Japan, it is customary to take garbage home with you.

Wonders of Japan 新コーナー　次回また！

See you next time！