Japan is known for being a unique country in so many ways, some even consider it a country from another planet.

When entering a Japanese home, you may notice that it is very different from any home you know in any other part of the world.

In this report, the American "brightside" website reviews a number of items that are available in every Japanese home, and which may seem strange in any other country.

Sink cap for hair collection

In Japan, the drain hole in the bathroom is covered with a mesh that facilitates hair removal when cleaning the bathroom, prevents it from slipping with water, and reduces the risk of clogging the drain hole.

In Japan, the drain hole is covered with a mesh that facilitates hair removal when cleaning the bathroom (social networking sites)

Slip-resistant bathroom floors

The Japanese bathroom floor features slatted panels that reduce the possibility of slipping even when wet.

Water Drain Control Button

The bathtub sink can be closed by pressing a button in the corner of the bathroom, and the desired water temperature can be set on the control panel itself.

Close the bathtub sink by pressing a button in the corner of the bathroom (social networking sites)

Multifunctional ventilation system

The ventilation system in Japanese apartments not only eliminates humid air, but also features other options such as air conditioning and drying clothes by setting the desired mode on the control panel.

The ventilation system in Japanese apartments is characterized by options such as air conditioning and drying clothes (social networking sites)

Extra large washbasin

The Japanese use the sink not only to wash hands, but also to bathe young children and wash small items of clothing as well.

Therefore, all sinks have a section for sitting the baby during the bath.

The Japanese use the washbasin to bathe young children and also wash small pieces of clothing (social networking sites)

Mirror defog button

Many Japanese apartments have an extra button that you may not find elsewhere. It is used when steam builds up on the mirror, heating it and removing the mist so you don't have to wipe it manually.

A tall cabinet along the wall used to hold shoes, umbrellas and bags (social media)

tall shoe cabinet

As you enter a Japanese house, you are faced with a tall closet along the wall used to hold shoes, umbrellas and bags.

And in some of these cabinets, you can adjust the height of the shelves to accommodate different types and sizes of shoes.

Japanese homes are equipped with intercoms that have a video recording feature (social networking sites)

Intercom with recording feature

Japanese homes are provided with intercoms that have a video recording feature.

If the apartment bell rings and no one is inside, the recording can be continued at a later time to see who visited you in your absence.

Refrigerator with double doors تفتح

The Japanese refrigerator is made with doors that can be opened from both sides, to suit all kitchen designs, and to suit the left-handed.

Special shelf for kitchen appliances

Japanese kitchen appliances, such as toasters, rice cookers, and kettles, are placed on a pull-out shelf with an extractor hood to save space.

Sockets are installed on the same level as the devices for easy access.

Special grill for cooking fish

Japanese ovens have a special grill section that is used exclusively for cooking fish.

Japanese baking trays are sold with utensil holders specially made for taking hot dishes out of the oven (social networking sites)

Pot clips instead of oven mitts

Japanese baking trays are usually sold with utensil holders that are specially made to remove hot dishes from the oven without the need for oven mitts or other cloths.

Stove that works on batteries

Unlike most regions of the world, Japanese gas stoves are powered by batteries that are inserted into a special compartment of the stove.

Garbage Cabinet

As a rule, Japanese kitchens have a special cabinet for storing trash.

Often, it is not one, but 3 containers for separating the different types of waste.

Japanese kitchens have a special cabinet to put garbage (social networking sites)