12 Ideas The World Needs to Learn from Japan

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From efficient trains and public civility to unique dining experiences and innovative robots, here are 12 ideas Japan gets right that the world could learn from.

8 places

1
Henry's Burger
Hamburger restaurant
4.3Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AM
Creator's voice
A restaurant in Tokyo where you can get a real wagyu burger for about ¥1,000 per patty. The creator notes this is an incredible price for authentic kuroge wagyu beef, comparable to Shake Shack's pricing.
HENRY'S BURGER Daikanyama, 1 Chome-36-6 Ebisunishi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan
- Real Wagyu Burger · ¥1000 — A real wagyu burger made with kuroge wagyu beef, offering all the thrills of eating a wagyu steak in a portable form factor. The creator found it to be a revelation.
2
Dawn Avatar Robot Cafe
Cafe
4.6Closed · opens Thursday 11 AM
Creator's voice
A restaurant in Tokyo staffed entirely by robots that are controlled and operated by disabled people from their homes. This initiative provides opportunities for individuals who might otherwise struggle to find work.
DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β, １階 3 Chome-8-3 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan
3
Henn na Hotel
Hotel · New York
4.4
Minimalist rooms & suites in a polished hotel featuring a gym, a lounge & a Japanese restaurant.
Henn na Hotel New York, 235 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
4
Kanamara Matsuri
Shinto shrine · Kawasaki
4.2 (586)Closed
Kanayama Jinja Shrine, 2 Chome-13-16 Daishi Ekimae, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-0802, Japan
5
Tachi Neputa Festival
Museum · Goshogawara
4.5 (8)Open · until 5 PM
Creator's voice
A festival in Aomori featuring the tallest floats in Japan, towering 23 meters above the city. It dates back to 1996 and is known for its majestic artwork, which is traditionally incinerated after the festival.
Tachineputa Museum, Omachi-506-10, Goshogawara, Aomori 037-0063, Japan
6
Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho
Tourist attraction · Shinjuku City
4.2 (15,663)Closed
Creator's voice
Also known as 'Memory Lane,' this yokocho in Shinjuku features 60 bars sandwiched between two alleyways, offering a classic cramped and lively Japanese nightlife experience.
Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane, 1 Chome-2-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
7
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Tourist attraction · Shinjuku City
4.3 (434)Closed
Creator's voice
A famous yokocho in Shinjuku that looks like a 'cyberpunk wet dream,' known for its intense, cramped atmosphere where you rub shoulders with other customers.
Shinjuku Golden-Gai, あかるい花園五番街 1 Chome-1-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan
8
Ichiran Ramen
Ramen restaurant · New York
4.5Closed · opens Tuesday 11 AM
Branch of a Japanese chain serving tonkotsu ramen bowls at tables or solo booths with no tipping.
Ichiran, 132 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001