One of the first things that surprises foreigners who start living in Japan is said to be sorting the garbage.
Broadly speaking, garbage falls into three types — burnable, non-burnable, and recyclable — but the detailed rules differ depending on the town you live in.
For example, when you put out plastic bottles, you have to take off the cap and the label and rinse the inside lightly before throwing them away.
The day of the week and the time for putting out garbage are also fixed.
If you put it out on a day other than the designated one, you will trouble your neighbors, and your garbage may not be taken away.
Once you move, it is a good idea to first pick up a garbage calendar at the city office.
It may feel like a nuisance at first, but once you get used to it, it is not difficult.
Garbage that has been sorted properly is recycled and reborn as new products.
Each person’s small effort is what adds up to protecting the environment.
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