Japanese culture has been hugely influential on the world at large for hundreds of years. From fashion to technology to storytelling, it’s pretty hard to miss the impression Japan has made on the world.

Japanese cars are everywhere, and Japanese food is so commonplace in the States that people can easily forget where it even really comes from. However, these things are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Japan has to offer.

If you think you’ve seen everything there is to see from Japan, think again. These 16 Japanese innovations just might make you want to move the island nation yourself!

1. In Japan, you don’t need to join an expensive gym in order to get fit or stay healthy. Public exercise classes available for free happen all over the country. You can usually find them in public parks, schoolyards, and even inside offices!

2. Public transit is the primary way people travel in the big cities. You don’t need to be able to read Japanese to use it, either. These color-coordinated subway maps come with numbers and descriptions to help guide tourists who might not speak the language.

3. Going to the post office can be a real hassle, especially on those days when it seems like you have a neverending list of errands to complete. What to do? Well, in Japan, you can skip the post office and mail your packages and letters right at the grocery store!

4. There could be an entire list dedicated to the splendor that is 7-11 in Japan, but for now, you can drool over this brilliant innovation. Sealed cups of ice are available for purchase if you want to make iced coffee. How genius is that?

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