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Taxis Have Automatic Doors In Japan

Most places around the world have taxis, and Japan is no exception. A tourist traveling through Japan wouldn't be too unfamiliar with Japanese taxis as their similar to their counterparts in other countries in every way except for one. The passenger doors on Japanese taxis are automatic, and they open on their own. As such, passengers should wait for the doors to open for them instead of opening them manually.

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This applies even if you're in a hurry, as opening the door on your own can be considered rude or offensive to the taxi driver. It also usually doesn't take very long for the doors to open on their own.