Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 5

Four things happened today that will make me remember:

1. On the way back from supermarket, I waited for around 10 minutes for the traffic light. This is not a normal traffic light. It is a traffic light for train. There is a term in Japanese, but I forgot. In the middle of the road, the poles will be lowered down to block other car and people from crossing, while waiting for the train to pass through. Guess what? 10 minutes are not only for 1 train, but for 5 trains. Gosh... Japan's train system is so efficient... 5 trains can pass through in one go!!

2. Few days ago, I bought a rice from the supermarket. It is called "Musenmai" 無洗米。Rice that does not need to be washed. Another efficient thing from Japan!!!! I admire this country a lot! I tasted the rice. It tastes good!

3. I checked the garbage collection in my apartment downstairs. It is so organized. You have to separate combustible and non-combustible garbage and put your garbage in a specified plastic bag and put it the specified bin.... For big items, you have to call a number to dispose it. I believe you have to pay money to dispose. So organized!!! Another thing to admire in this country...

4. Rental futon! I have never known that we can rent futon, or even other electrical appliances..! The main reason behind renting all these items are the garbage disposal. It will be very cumbersome to dispose big items.. Thus, the renting/ leasing service is common in Japan. So environment-friendly.. Another bravo point for Japan!