21 Things That Are Deemed Normal In Asia, But Are Considered Weird Outside The Continent
You probably won't find these things in your country.
When you travel to Asia, there are many beautiful sights to see. However, you're also bound to witness some unusual things.
When you think about it, the reason is quite simple. You are from another country and traveling to a different part of the world.
The country you're visiting has traditions that are completely different from yours. Their habits and way of life are not the same as what you're accustomed to.
As long as you're not familiar with a certain culture, you will indeed find these foreign customs strange. It wouldn't be surprising if you experience culture shock too!
One of the biggest differences between the West and the East is that the former values personal freedom, while the latter prefers interdependence, especially within families. Moreover, traditions in the East are often tied to their spirituality, while the West approaches spirituality from a secular perspective.
Today's post is about the things you see in Asia that you may find odd. From people taking off their shoes before entering someone's home and walking barefoot indoors to wearing and using items you probably won't find in your country, you will find these things both odd and fascinating.
We've collected 21 photos of these unusual things that can only be seen in Asia. Scroll down and enjoy!
1. How ironic.
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4. A waterfall that isn't made by Mother Nature
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5. Cedar ball or Sakebayashi found in Japan
Also called sugidama, these are used as decorations in sake breweries. They symbolize the importance of cedar in the production of Japanese alcohol.
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6. This is an awards ceremony in China.
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7. Rent a power bank.
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8. Determine how healthy you are by the color of your urine.
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9. An odd way of showing one's affection.
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10. Facekinis
These are masks for beachgoers and swimmers in China. Former accountant Zhang Shifan invented this "swimwear" in 2004.
This became a fashion trend in Qingdao, a coastal city in China. It serves as protection from the sun so that the wearer can maintain their white complexion.
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11. This man's load is bigger than his vehicle.
This picture, taken in Guangzhou, China, shows a man transporting styrofoam to be recycled. The country banned imports of several types of solid waste a couple of years ago.
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12. A variety show in Japan features a game that challenges players to determine which items are made of chocolate.
Don't worry! His teeth are fine!
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13. Cherry Blossom-flavored and Matcha-flavored potato chips
What do these even taste like?
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14. Motorcycle helmets with animal ears on top found at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand.
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15. This is what you typically see in IKEA stores in China.
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16. Onsen (the Japanese word for hot spring) for everyone's feet
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17. Believe it or not, these are coconuts sold in China.
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18. Thinking about life while doing the simplest things.
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19. Slippers for toilet use
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20. Consuming ice
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21. Public places in South Korea have appliances.
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Now that you've seen some of the weirdest things in Asia, the sight of these items will probably no longer surprise you when you actually see them. However, if you do witness something odd that's not on this list, try to keep your cool.
And always respect the people of the country you visit.
