Japan takes second place in the rating of the world’s best countries. The criteria for compiling this list were dynamic development, quality of life, cultural influence, and other indicators of a highly developed country. At the same time, Japan manages to keep the balance between progressiveness and loyalty to centuries-old traditions.

Looking at these photos, we at Bright Side were assured once again that the Land of the Rising Sun is the place where kind people with rich imaginations live.

For the Olympic Games, the Japanese created unique kimonos for participant countries. For example, here are the kimonos for the USA, South Africa, and India.

When you need help at a train station in Japan, the station staff will literally pop out and help you.

“I fell in love with these small blankets with buttons that I saw in Japan.”

Guard rails for pedestrians in Japan

Night bus in Japan

It’s super comfy, and they give you free slippers!

They say it’s impossible to become an insider in Japan. I went to the village where I used to live in…”

The police stations are not boring here.

Totoro greeting you good morning.

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