It's very Japanese. You wouldn't believe the amount of plastic packaging even simple things are treated to in Japan. Box of 24 widgets? Expect each to be individually wrapped, the box to be wrapped, and then a plastic bag.
I got a recipe book with a Japanese toaster, in addition to like 9 other pieces of paper or cardstock, in addition to the regulatory pamphlet.
I think most places in Japan have pretty extreme recycling policies. I wonder what came first, the excess of trash or the ability to deal with it?
I had no idea Japan had high humidity until today. Thanks!
It’s not as bad as Japan, but when it comes to produce in supermarkets, the UK shares this “wrap everything in plastic” mentality.