Cleanliness in Japan 🗑️

Many comment on the amazing cleanliness of Japan. This is achieved when everyone helps out. Proper garbage disposal is a fundamental aspect of respecting Japan’s environment and culture during your bike tour. Japan follows a meticulous waste separation system, which involves categorizing trash into different types, such as burnable, non-burnable, and recyclables. It’s important to adhere to these guidelines and sort your waste accordingly. Keep an eye out for labeled bins or receptacles along your route to ensure you dispose of your garbage in the appropriate manner. You may also notice that there are very few to no garbage bins in the cities or on the streets to throw your trash into. If you make a food or beverage purchase vendors are happy to take the waste after you have enjoyed your treat. The lack of public garbage bins is for everyone’s safety, it is done on purpose and removes the idea that trash belongs in the street, even though it is being disposed of in a bin. To avoid littering, carry garbage with you in a backpack or bike bag to dispose of it later at your hotel.