Japan is not your typical type of adventure, it’s a mix of finding a wonderful culture and getting lost in the craziness of its busy streets. To be able to act like a local in the country, you may want to start by eating like how a Japanese does! Pick up your chopsticks and try out the authentic Japanese cuisine. Don’t miss out on their most commonly eaten food like sushi and okonomiyaki, you’ll be able to blend well when you know these foods. Check out some well known foodie destinations that boast their own dishes in this link, so you can be prepared in blending with the locals over a meal.

When traveling around the country, use public transportation as much as possible. The locals take pride in their public transportation as one of the most efficient in the world. You’ll definitely adapt well with the ease of moving around through their high-speed trains and city cabs.

If you will be working near your rented homes, take a walk around the city instead of spending a ride. Although Japan has one of the finest means of transportation, their streets are known for their walkability. You’ll see how people from different ages and walks of life crowd in sidewalks as they go from one place to another. Walking among the locals may not just get you looking like a Japanese, it will even bring you to places in the city worth admiring.