日本有什么特别之处？（二）

Akshay Srivastava
Ever wondered why the Japanese people are so fit and are rarely overweight.
This was something I was curious about before coming to Japan. My earlier thought was that the people of Japan might be consuming less junk food and so with the much-hyped overwork culture in Japan, people naturally don’t gain weight.
But then when I came to Japan I noticed there was a much more critical and healthier factor at play.
Every morning before the start of the office there is a short morning exercise called ラジオ体操 (pronounced as Ra-Ji-O Tai-Sou).
The English name for this is Radio calisthenics.
你是否想过为什么日本人如此健康，很少超重呢？这是我在来日本之前很好奇的一个问题。我最初的想法是，日本人可能摄入较少的垃圾食品，而且由于日本流行的过劳文化，人们自然而然地不容易发胖。但当我来到日本后，我注意到有一个更为关键和更健康的因素起到了作用。每天上班前，都会有一个短暂的晨间锻炼活动，被称为"ラジオ体操"（英文名为Radio calisthenics）。
And it is practiced by Japanese people since their formative years.
At offices, this short exercise routine is performed by every employee together and sets up the day in a lively manner. Along with this, it encourages a sense of group unity and togetherness.
While living in India I never heard of such practices in offices and for me, it was extremely unique to see people gathering together every day and dedicating a few minutes to fitness.
The short workout session may not necessarily help in reducing a significant amount of body fat but practices like these help in making people aware of how important health is. This in turn inculcates other habits that drive people towards being fit and healthy.
To me, this was really special about Japan that physical fitness is given much-needed importance.
PS: Later while reading about it I found out that there are several countries that have a morning exercise routine. But I had my first-hand experience with this after coming to Japan.

日本人从小就开始练习这项运动。在办公室里，每个员工都会一起进行这个简短的锻炼，活跃了一天的开始。除此之外，它还鼓励团队的凝聚力和团结精神。在印度生活的时候，我从未听说过办公室里有这样的做法，对我来说，看到人们每天聚在一起，专注几分钟的健身活动是非常独特的。这种短暂的锻炼时间可能不会显著减少体脂肪，但是像这样的做法可以让人们意识到健康的重要性。这反过来又培养了其他促使人们保持健康和健身的习惯。对我来说，这正是日本的特殊之处，即对身体健康给予了应有的重视。
附注：后来我了解到，有几个国家也有晨间锻炼的做法。但是直到我来到日本后才亲身体验到这一点。
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Ansh
The 3 that I Love Most About Japan
1. Japanese People
On my very first visit to Japan, I arrived in Tokyo on a stormy August night. I was exhausted following the flight from New York, and a little overwhelmed by my new surroundings. After the flight and a train ride from the airport into the city, I hopped into a taxi from the station for the last leg of my journey. Not realizing that taxi doors open automatically in Japan, I committed my first etiquette faux pas – a very common one indeed, and typically laughed at. We reached our destination and I paid the white-gloved taxi driver. As I started out of the taxi, the driver stopped me. “Do you have an umbrella?” he asked. I told him I did not, but since I only had a few steps to walk, told him I was OK. But he was having none of it. From out of nowhere he unveiled a spare umbrella, and compelled me to take it. And thus, with his kindness, the first Japanese person I ever met in Japan had set a tone that would continue to this very day.

我最喜欢日本的三个方面：
1.日本人 在我第一次访问日本时，我在一个风雨交加的八月夜晚抵达东京。飞行从纽约到日本的途中我感到筋疲力尽，并且对新环境感到有些不知所措。飞行和从机场乘火车进入城市后，我从车站乘出租车完成了最后一段旅程。由于不知道日本的出租车门是自动打开的，我犯了第一个礼仪方面的错误——这种错误非常普遍，通常会被人们嘲笑。我们到达目的地后，我付给了戴着白手套的出租车司机钱。当我要下车时，司机叫住了我。“你有伞吗？”他问我。我告诉他没有，但因为只需走几步路，我觉得没关系。然而，他对此并不满意。他从某个地方拿出了一把多余的伞，并强迫我接受。因此，他的善意让我对在日本遇到的第一个日本人留下了深刻印象，这种善意的氛围一直延续至今。

2. Japanese Food
The level of love and respect that goes into food preparation in Japan is nothing short of awe-inspiring. And it’s in no way limited to high-end or fine dining. From cheap neighborhood noodle shops to Michelin-starred and other top restaurants, the quality and taste of food in japan is of an incredibly high standard.
Whether you’re going for a simple, casual meal — or splurging on an exquisite once-in-a-lifetime meal at the counter of a shokunin (master) — you can almost always count on thoughtful and considerate service, and painstakingly prepared food.

2.日本美食
在日本，食物准备过程中蕴含的爱和尊重令人惊叹。这种态度不仅限于高档或精致的餐厅。无论是在廉价的当地面店还是获得米其林星级和其他顶级餐厅，日本食物的质量和口味都非常出色。
无论你选择简单随意的餐饮还是奢侈地在一个熟练工（大师）的柜台上放纵一次，你几乎总能享受到周到、体贴的服务和精心准备的食物。

3. Traditional & Contemporary Japanese Culture
An enduring cliché about Japan is that the old and traditional coexist harmoniously with the modern and futuristic. And yet, to a remarkable degree, it’s true.
While the country certainly modernized much more quickly than lovers of old Japan would have liked, Japan — despite its striking modernity — nevertheless retains a rich and enviable cultural heritage that even today feels very alive and relevant.

3.传统与现代的日本文化 关于日本，长久以来人们都有一个陈词滥调，那就是古老和传统与现代和未来主义和谐共存。而事实上，在相当大的程度上，这是真实的。
虽然这个国家的现代化速度可能比热爱旧日本的人们所希望的要快得多，但是即使在引人注目的现代化背景下，日本仍然保留着丰富而令人羡慕的文化遗产，即使在今天仍然感觉非常活跃和相关。

Ahmet
1.Culture and Traditions: Japan has a rich cultural heritage and a unique set of customs and traditions that are still practiced today. These include the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, and traditional clothing such as kimono.
2.Technology and Innovation: Japan is known for its advanced technology and innovative products, including robotics, electronics, and automobiles.
3.Food and Cuisine: Japanese cuisine is famous for its fresh ingredients, delicate flavors, and artistic presentation. Some popular Japanese dishes include sushi, ramen, tempura, and yakitori.

1.文化传统：日本拥有丰富的文化遗产和独特的习俗传统，至今仍在实践中保留。其中包括茶道、插花、书法和和服等传统服饰。
2.科技创新：日本以其先进的技术和创新产品而闻名，包括机器人技术、电子产品和汽车。
3.食物和料理：日本料理以新鲜食材、精致的味道和艺术化的摆盘而著名。一些受欢迎的日本菜包括寿司、拉面、天妇罗和烤鸡串。

4.Language: The Japanese language is distinct and has its own writing system, including hiragana, katakana, and kanji characters.
5.Society and Values: Japan has a unique society with strong values and expectations around respect, politeness, and group harmony. These values are reflected in Japanese social norms and etiquette.
6.Arts and Entertainment: Japan has a thriving entertainment industry, with anime, manga, and video games being some of its most popular exports. Japanese art forms such as kabuki and Noh theater are also widely respected.
7.Geography and Nature: Japan is an island nation with a diverse landscape that includes mountains, forests, beaches, and hot springs. The country is also known for its natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.

4.语言：日语是一种独特的语言，拥有自己的书写系统，包括平假名、片假名和汉字。
5.社会与价值观：日本有一个独特的社会，强调尊重、礼貌和团队和谐的价值观。这些价值观体现在日本的社会规范和礼仪中。
6.艺术和娱乐：日本拥有繁荣的娱乐产业，动漫、漫画和电子游戏是其最受欢迎的出口产品。日本的艺术形式，如歌舞伎和能剧也广受尊重。
7.地理和自然：日本是一个拥有多样化地貌的岛国，包括山脉、森林、海滩和温泉。该国还以地震和台风等自然灾害而闻名。

Tracy Greenwood
There are as many reasons Japan is awesome as there are people who fall in love with Japan. Most of my experience is with Tokyo.
Cherry blossoms.
Temples and shrines.
Safety - the streets are relatively safe. You’d have to really be looking for a fight to get in to one. And random street crime is incredibly rare. For the most part, they leave foreigners alone.
Clean public transportation - though many will rave about the how trains run on time every time, that’s no longer true. But for the most part, it is true.
Food - there are hundreds of non-chain restaurants scattered throughout Japan. Competition for customers is extremely tough. So bad restaurants don’t stay around.
Supermarkets and convenience stores have an incredible sextion of foods that are ready to eat, and for the most part they are healthy.
People are polite and respectful in public.
Clean - public spaces are clean. You’ll be amazed how clean everything is.

日本令人敬畏的原因有很多，就像有很多人爱上日本一样。我的大部分经验都是在东京。
樱花。 寺庙和神社。 安全性 - 街道相对安全。你必须真的要找麻烦才会有冲突。随机的街头犯罪非常罕见。大多数情况下，他们不会打扰外国人。 干净的公共交通 - 虽然很多人赞美火车的准点，但这已经不再完全正确了。但大部分时间仍然准点。 美食 - 日本遍布着数百家非连锁餐厅。竞争非常激烈，所以质量差的餐厅很难生存。 超市和便利店提供各种各样的即食美食，而且大部分都很健康。 公众场合的人们礼貌而尊重他人。 清洁 - 公共空间很干净。你会惊讶地发现一切都是如此清洁。

Cost of living - aside from housing, the cost of living is manageable. In Tokyo you don’t need a car and your company usually pays for transportation so you have none of the expenses involved in owning a car.
You don’t have to be fluent in Japanese to get along in Tokyo. Many in the service industry are more than happy with English. Some stores even staff foreigners if they have enough “gaijin” traffic.
Vending machines - you can buy almost anything from a vending machine.
e-money - you can use a Pasmo or similar card to pay for train rides or small purchases. And the card can be used across railroad companies.
There are so many more that I’m probably forgetting.

生活成本 - 除了住房以外，生活成本是可控的。在东京，你不需要一辆车，公司通常会支付交通费用，所以你无需承担拥有汽车的各种开支。 在东京生活不需要精通日语。服务行业的许多人都乐意使用英语交流。一些商店甚至会雇佣外国人以满足外国游客的需求。 自动售货机 - 几乎可以从自动售货机购买任何东西。 电子支付 - 你可以使用Pasmo或类似的卡支付火车票或小额购物。并且这种卡可以在多个铁路公司通用。
还有很多其他原因，我可能遗漏了一些。

Krishna Raut
This incident may not be special about Japan, though it’s quite impressive.

这件事对日本来说可能并不特别，尽管它给人留下了深刻的印象。

This happened in my neighbourhood. Everyday when I go for walk I used to observe an earphone (Apple brand) lying on someone’s fence. I have been observing it almost two months. No one picks it up, even though a lot many people pass through the street everyday. So what is special about it ? This kind of incident I never witnessed in my country. I am from India where it is quite rare. If people see something useful item falling on the street or park or somewhere they don’t hesitate to pick it up for themselves. But in Japan, people consider it as a crime. Its more common here to handover the items at nearest police station that you have found. Sometimes I see stuffs in random places which people keep for the needy instead of throwing. Another incident I came across that my Chinese friend lost her smart phone two times and it came to her house both the times by post, only she had to pay the postal charge. I too lost my earphone and got it back after 15-20 days in the same park where I walk everyday. I found it over a stone inside park. I really like this practice of the people here.
What else could you expect from the citizens of japan ?
RESPECT

这是我所在社区发生的一件事。每天散步时，我都会看到一个苹果品牌的耳机放在某人的篱笆上。我已经观察了将近两个月了。虽然每天有很多人经过这条街，但没有人捡起它。那么它有什么特别之处呢？这种事情在我的国家从未见过。我来自印度，这种情况非常罕见。如果人们看到有用的物品掉在街上、公园或其他地方，他们会毫不犹豫地捡起来自己使用。但在日本，人们认为这是犯罪行为。在这里，将找到的物品交给最近的警察局更为常见。有时我会看到人们在随机的地方放置物品，供需要的人使用，而不是丢弃。我还遇到过另一件事，我的中国朋友两次丢失智能手机，都通过邮寄方式送回她的家，她只需要支付邮费。我也丢失过耳机，在每天散步的同一个公园找到了它，大约过了15-20天。我在公园里的一块石头上找到了它。我真的很喜欢这里人们的这种做法。
你还能从日本人民那里期待什么呢？ 尊重。

Hazel Sarah Federico
I was so surprised to learn that compared to the US and many countries, most Japanese don’t spend that much time on social media. Many don’t have Facebook accounts and don’t actively post or look at information online. In a way, it’s understandable considering how concerned the Japanese are about maintaining their privacy.
It also shows that they are too busy living their lives and following the rules to care about what much of the world is fussing about. In a way, I think this is very wise because so much of what we see in social media nowadays are simply distractions. We don’t need to know about the Kardashians or see every single vacation photo our high school classmate took.

我很惊讶地发现，与美国和许多其他国家相比，大多数日本人在社交媒体上花费的时间并不多。他们很少拥有Facebook账号，也不会积极发布或浏览在线信息。从某种程度上来说，这是可以理解的，考虑到日本人对于保护隐私的重视。
这也表明他们忙于生活和遵守规则，不太关心世界上的大部分喧嚣。在某种程度上，我认为这非常明智，因为如今社交媒体上我们看到的大部分只是干扰。我们不需要了解卡戴珊家族的事情，也不需要看到高中同学拍的每一张度假照片。

Afaf Mayada
There are many things that make Japan special, but some of the most notable include its rich culture, stunning scenery, and delicious food.
Japan has a long and storied history, dating back thousands of years. Its culture is rich and diverse, with influences from both Asia and the West. Japan is also home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, from snow-capped mountains to tranquil forests. And of course, let's not forget about the food! Japanese cuisine is renowned for its freshness and flavor, and there's something for everyone to enjoy.Whether you're interested in its history and culture, or simply looking for a beautiful place to visit, Japan is sure to impress.

有很多东西使日本与众不同，但其中最引人注目的包括其丰富的文化、迷人的风景和美味的食物。
日本有着悠久而传奇的历史，可以追溯到几千年前。它的文化丰富多样，受到亚洲和西方的影响。日本也拥有世界上最美丽的风景，从白雪皑皑的山脉到宁静的森林。当然，我们不要忘了食物!日本料理以其新鲜和风味而闻名，每个人都喜欢。无论你是对它的历史和文化感兴趣，还是只是想找一个美丽的地方游览，日本一定会给你留下深刻的印象。
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The Land of the Rising Sun: Japan is a country steeped in history and culture, with a rich heritage that is both unique and fascinating.
A World-Class Destination: From its stunning scenery and world-famous landmarks to its bustling cities and lively nightlife, Japan has something for everyone.
The Perfect Blend of Traditions and Modernity: In Japan, you can find a perfect balance between traditional values and modern conveniences.
An Amazing gastronomy Scene: Japanese cuisine is renowned for its freshness, simplicity and elegance, and there are countless delicious dishes to try while in Japan.

旭日之国：日本是一个历史悠久、文化丰富的国家，拥有独特而迷人的丰富遗产。
世界级旅游目的地：从令人惊叹的风景和举世闻名的地标到繁华的城市和热闹的夜生活，日本应有尽有。
传统与现代的完美结合：在日本，您可以找到传统价值观和现代便利设施之间的完美平衡。
令人惊叹的美食场景：日本料理以其新鲜、简约和优雅而闻名，有无数美味的菜肴可以在日本尝试。

Friendly & Welcoming People: Japanese people are known for their polite and hospitable nature, and you’re sure to receive a warm welcome wherever you go in the country.
A Safe & orderly Country: Japan is an incredibly safe place to travel, with low crime rates and a well-organized society that runs like clockwork.
Superb public transport system: Getting around Japan is easy and efficient thanks to its comprehensive public transport system, which includes an extensive network of trains, buses and taxis.
Clean & Green Cities: Japanese cities are clean, safe and green, with plenty of parks and open spaces to enjoy some fresh air amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Cherry blossoms in Japan..

友好好客的人民：日本人以他们的礼貌和热情好客而闻名，无论您去日本的任何地方，都会受到热烈的欢迎。
安全有序的国家：日本是一个非常安全的旅行地，犯罪率低，社会组织井然有序。
卓越的公共交通系统：由于全面的公共交通系统，包括广泛的火车、公共汽车和出租车网络，日本的交通便捷高效。
干净绿色的城市：日本的城市干净、安全、绿化程度高，有许多公园和开放空间，可以在喧嚣的城市生活中呼吸新鲜空气。
日本的樱花盛开...

Claudia Georgiana
For me it was all in the little things and how old and new fuse together so well and creates magic.
For instance I love how, in pretty much every city, you can be surrounded by modern architecture, tall buildings and modern houses but move 1 km and you'll find yourself wandering on little streets with old traditional homes and shops.
I am still mesmarized by the number of shrines and temples Japan has, everywhere, in all sorts of sizes. By the fact that they still have all those festivals and they are still popular among Japanese. By the fact that watching cherry blossoms in spring is still a thing even now.

对我来说，日本之所以如此令人着迷，是因为它的魅力蕴藏在一些微小的细节中，新旧交融创造了魔力。
例如，我喜欢在几乎每座城市里，您可以被现代建筑、高楼大厦和现代住宅所包围，但只要走1公里，您就会发现自己在小街道上闲逛，这里有古老的传统房屋和商店。
日本拥有数量众多的神社和寺庙，无论到哪里，各种大小的神社寺庙随处可见。他们依然举办着各种庆典，这些庆典在日本人中依然很受欢迎。而且即使现在，观赏春天的樱花依然是一件令人向往的事情。

I love that their best food is usually found in small (rather shady) places, and how these places make you feel like home even as a foreigner. I love how friendly they are and how language is not a barrier when it comes to Japanese people, they will try very hard to communicate with you.
For me, Japan is amazing because of these kind of reasons. Others might tell you different, because we are not all looking for the same things when we go to Japan. These small things tho made this country so dear to my heart and are the reason why I am working really hard to return there one day.

我喜欢日本最好的食物通常都能在小小的（相对阴暗的）地方找到，而且这些地方让你即使作为外国人也能感受到家的温暖。我喜欢他们的友好和对待人的态度，即使语言不通，日本人也会尽力与您沟通交流。
对我来说，日本因为这些小细节而令人惊叹。当然，其他人可能会因为不同的原因告诉您不同的事情，因为我们每个人在去日本时都有不同的期待。然而，正是这些微小的细节让这个国家深入我心，并成为我努力工作着希望能再次回到那里的原因。

Yevgeniy Leto
Just about everything. She has a disciplined, hard working and law abiding citizenry. They live comfortably but frugally and don’t foul up their environment. They have a live and let live attitude and don’t go out to find monsters to destroy, but they most definitely don’t invite monsters into their own society. The nation is symbolized by their well-kept, carefully-maintained and beautiful gardens.
They are a model for all nations, advanced or developing. They have one problem which is common to all advanced nations: a collapsing demographic.

几乎可以说涵盖了一切。日本拥有守纪律、勤劳和遵守法律的公民。他们生活舒适但节俭，并且不破坏环境。他们持有相互尊重的态度，不主动去寻找要摧毁的敌人，但绝对不会把怪物引入自己的社会中。整个国家的象征就是他们精心打理、细心维护而美丽的花园。
无论是发达国家还是发展中国家，他们都是一个典范。他们面临着所有发达国家都普遍存在的一个问题：人口结构的奔溃。

Jorge Espinal
Some many people joke that Japan is in a different dimension. Not only because of their technology, but also how incredibly their culture is. From amazing sakura trees to exciting animes, Japan definetively is in another dimension. But there are some aspects of Japan that are completely unique that only few countries have.
People are really organized. Way more organized than a large portion of the world. They are really respectful specially to their elders and people who raised them.
They have amazing technology that makes their lives more easier and simple. They also have amazing gastronomy which is recognized worldwidely.

很多人开玩笑说日本处于另一个维度。这不仅因为他们的技术，也因为他们的文化非常令人难以置信。从美丽的樱花树到令人兴奋的动漫，日本绝对处于另一个维度。但是日本还有一些完全独特的方面，只有少数几个国家拥有。
日本人非常有组织性，比世界上大部分地区都要有条理。他们对待长辈和养育他们的人特别尊重。
他们拥有令人惊叹的技术，使他们的生活更加便捷和简单。他们还拥有被全球认可的美食文化。
日本在许多方面都表现出与众不同的特点，这就是为什么他们如此引人入胜和独特的原因。

Also, something special about Japan is anime, something that is enyojed by many people around the world. They also have amazing wilderness and also amazing native plants like the sakura trees.
Japan is considered one of the most safest nations in the world, thanks to the respect that Japanese people have with other people. But something also really noticeable about japanese people is that they keep public spaces really clean
This and so other many things makes Japan special

此外，日本的一个特别之处是动漫，这是全世界许多人喜爱的东西。他们还有美丽的自然风光和令人惊叹的本土植物，如樱花树。 由于日本人对他人的尊重，日本被认为是世界上最安全的国家之一。但日本人还有一个非常引人注目的特点就是他们保持公共空间的清洁。 这些以及其他许多方面使日本变得特别。

Mathias Brust
Probably many things but there is one that impressed me. I was so unfortunate to be in Japan during the last devastating earthquake and tsunami, but luckily, I was in Osaka, far away from it. When I arrived in Tokyo a day later, just before the full magnitude of the catastrophe had manifested itself, I was witnessing the reaction of the Japanese people in the streets and everywhere, and at the same time I listened online to a German commentary. The German commentary misread completely what was going on and accused the Japanese of being basically like sheep, blindly following the authorities and ignorant of the dangers that emanated from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant. In reality, everybody understood acutely what was going on but did not prioritise their individual personal safety, but their duty, the wellbeing of their communities, families, and indeed mine! I do not think that many cultures would respond like this, certainly not in the western world, where people would have started to fight each other for the best escape positions on the motor way and the last drop of petrol.

可能有很多事情，但有一件事给我留下了深刻的印象。在上一次毁灭性的地震和海啸期间，我很不幸来到了日本，但幸运的是，我在远离它的大阪。一天后，当我抵达东京时，就在灾难的全面爆发之前，我目睹了日本人民在街头和各地的反应，与此同时，我在网上听了一篇德国评论。德国的评论完全误读了正在发生的事情，并指责日本人基本上像绵羊一样，盲目追随当局，对被摧毁的福岛核电站所带来的危险一无所知。事实上，每个人都非常清楚发生了什么，但并没有把个人人身安全放在首位，而是把自己的职责放在首位，关心他们的社区、家人，包括我！我认为很少有文化能像他们这样回应，当然在西方世界也不会，在西方世界，人们会开始为在机动车道上的最佳逃生位置和最后一滴汽油而相互争斗。