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In the closing days of 1945, the Japanese town of Kokura escaped atomic destruction not once, but twice, due to fortunate turns in weather. Support the show
The Disappearance, Return, and Disappearance of Trash Cans in Japan
Tokyo Confidential
8 minutes
3 years ago
The Disappearance, Return, and Disappearance of Trash Cans in Japan
Apologies for the delay in this week's episode! A last minute re-record was needed to add in some information newly reported this week in Japanese media. For two decades, it was the lament of inexperienced visitors to Japan: Where are all the trash cans? It’s a cruel trick, in a way: In a country with innumerable vending machines, there’s often nowhere to put one’s wrappers or empty bottles. Public waste bins and garbage cans were largely removed from Japanese cities following the 1995 sar...
Tokyo Confidential
In the closing days of 1945, the Japanese town of Kokura escaped atomic destruction not once, but twice, due to fortunate turns in weather. Support the show
