Things I love and hate about Japan

I've spent enough time here that's it's beginning to enter on weeb territory

By the time I finish my current trip to Japan, I'll have spent a total of 4 months here within the space of 3 years. It's now the country I've spent the most time in outside of Australia, and I've come to appreciate a lot of things about it and dislike very few.

Love

• So quiet and serene everywhere (except the major tourist areas)
• No street parking + focus on pedestrian infrastructure
• Almost all cars are hybrid or electric so there's very little noise pollution on the street
• Arguably the best food in the world
• Safest country I've ever visited
• Incredible public transport
• Rich culture deeply ingrained in respect and politeness
• No tipping anywhere
• The Japanese refuse to overcharge even when they could so easily get away with it in some places

Hate

• Smoking indoors at some restaurants/bars
• Lots of bicycles on the footpath