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Japanese fans famously stuck around after the final whistle at FIFA World Cup matches in December 2022 in Qatar to help with cleanup. — Reuters

It goes without saying that one reason for travelling and seeing the world is to gain perspective on how life differs in other parts of the globe.

I recently returned from Japan, a nation rich in unique customs and practices that starkly contrast with other countries globally, including our own. Many things stood out, from the politeness of its citizens to the efforts made to ensure tourists feel at ease.

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