DON’T wear these things in Japan (unless you want to)

[syurjevic]

I lived in Japan for 6 years for my doctorate and from what my friends and labmates told me I could gather two things.
A. Japanese people say they don’t mind if you are yourself and act the way you feel like (even though they do mind and get offended and annoyed and don’t tell you)
B. They appreciate you trying hard to blend in by embracing their customs cultures and habits (but they get really annoyed if you don’t get them right and also won’t tell you)
So I kind of gave up trying to please and just slowly became integrated by being polite and having people getting used to me.

[rgret]

"Don't make these mistakes."
"You'll look scandalous."
"Fuck it, wear what you like. We already look like goobers."

[kashinimeyo]

Sunglasses are also like a no go— I have had transition lenses forever and when I went to school in Japan my lenses would shift in sunlight and when I showed up late to school one day I was dress coded because of my “sunglasses” so I had to sit and play stare-eyes with the gym coach to prove I didn’t have sunglasses on when he took me to the teacher’s office to yell at me

[Calcifurr]

That “scandalous” shirt is so adorable on you! It compliments you so well and it’s beautiful!

[alos.h]

I was in tokyo this weekend and did notice chest area somewhat covered, but the mini skirts were everywhere!

[toxicstarcandy]

the bare arm thing especially, I remember sitting on a train and noone would sit next to me then I put on my cardigan and instantly the seats where filled.😂

[unfortunateoracle]

The uv sleeves are actually very cooling and helpful for preventing sunburn and irritation. But I'm also very sensitive to sunlight so maybe it's not notable to the average person. They helped me out.

[leohargrave]

I love those arm bands, i have intese sun/uv sensitivity (im super pale but think there is more to it) and those arm covers are the only thing that kept me in marching band

[kakaiyu]

Modest is hottest yet miniskirts are fine... It's really just the upper body you have to cover up (though the men dont really wear shorts)

[yuvgotubekidding]

Being a gorgeous redhead would make one not blend in in any country.

[asuna]

Was in Japan last year. Wore crop tops, tank tops, miniskirts, etc. Locals did too. My advice? Show some skin if you want to in the cities since nobody cares, but cover up in the countryside.

[McHuTaoManager]

As a Japanese woman, I can assure you kimonos are not that difficult to put on by yourself, just the first couple times will be difficult but next will be as smooth as butter 😂❤

[LT_Taco]

"whats wrong with her"
"Shes American"
"Ah"

[eljaminlatour]

Fun fact: 着物(kimono) literally translates to "thing to wear".

[themimsy]

It’s funny how in Japan “modest is hottest” yet some of the media they’re most known for is incredibly sexually explicit.

[v.pohjavuori]

Wherever you go, locals always can tell who's a tourist. You can neither hide or fake it.

[EriAikawadiary]

Japanese here, living in Japan and I wear those type of tops, sometimes itself sheer and I always show my collarbone especially during summer. nobody really cares what you’re wearing 🤷‍♀️

[zm]

I'd fit well in Japan cause I wear long sleeves even in summer and everyone looks at me weird.... They're just comfy for me 😭

[thegreenpistachio]

"dont wear this"
"anyways, wear whatever you want"

[cidnah]

what i dont like about japanese culture (i know some japanese people dont agree with it either, im not generalizing but it kinda IS a general thing) is that they dont tell you when they have a problem with you or if youre doing something wrong, youre expected to just figure it out and as an autistic person this is a nightmare because neurotypicals already work a lot like this but in japan its x1000