These the Facts, Prove the Difficultness of Being Japanese

The Japanese are famous for their culture of discipline and tenacity. But apart from all that, there are many colors in the lives of Japanese people that may not exist in other countries.

Because Japan is an advanced country, we sometimes think that living in Japan is fun. But you know, most Japanese actually live under pressure because of their work and social status.

Living in Japan is not as easy as you think. If you want to be Japanese, maybe you should be prepared to accept these hard lives

1. They hide the sadness behind the smile

We know that the Japanese smile is sweet, specially the girls. Well any smile Japanese girl can make men melt. But that does not mean they are happy. Most Japanese like to show smiles even though their hearts are sad.

Since children, the Japanese have been taught not to undermine social harmony with their moods.

2. Working hours are very solid

Speaking of the most congested hours of work, definitely the number one Japanese numbered. Yes, the average Japanese spend 12-15 hours of their lives in the office. Their co-workers are like second families.
Sadly again in Japan there is a term called karoshi, a death caused by overwork.

3. Street in Japan do not have names, just numbers only

In Japan, when describing a location, the order is this: prefectures, towns, districts, sections, houses, and apartments. The first three options are named, while the other three are not named alias using numbers only. So it would be very difficult to find someone's home in Japan.

4. Hikikomori

7% of Japan's population is hikikomori, which means someone rejects social life and prefers to be alone. People like this rarely have a job and they live just relying on the livelihood of his family. Some hikikomori isolated for years and even tens of years.

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