Some strange quirks about Japan.

• They don't put fluoride in toothpaste so come well stocked if you are intending an extended stay.
  
• Deodorant is a controversial issue. While woman sometimes wear perfume (something that is changing a bit with the younger generation), thee is no odor control regime for me - so again come well stocked.
  
• bicycles are the silent killer on the road. There are many bicycles here which all drive on the footpath. As they tend not to be mountain bikes they are completely silent so you are constantly finding one trying ride over your heels.
  
• It is really tricky to withdraw cash from an ATM as the only ATMs that accept foreign cards are at Citibanks, of which they are few and far between. ( I never fnd one in Kyoto).
  
• When buying sliced bread you will find that the slices tend to be ridiculousy thick. This is obviously the preference for things here as the toaster are customised for the wider load.
  
• Cab doors opened by the driver of the cab automatically by some form of remote control.
  
• When crossing the street, you might here the sound similar to a polyphonic ring tone as this is the signal for the visually impaired that the light has changed to green.
  

There are many more which I can't recall at the moment and even more that I have yet to encounter. Will post them as they come up.