Despite it being a developed country, Japan seems like it is a tricky and disorienting nation for foreign visitors to explore. I've read on some website of the most awkward or dangerous situations while traveling in Japan.
1. Language barrier (even if you're just asking someone for directions).
2. Lack of English text on most signs and storefronts.
3. Leaving your belongings unattended for a short time and then its missing forever.
4. Xenophobic locals and even police officers who constantly harass foreigners.
5. The super expensive and exhausting airplane flight there.
6. Everything (especially in Tokyo) is ridiculously overpriced.
7. Fake monks will beg tourists just to swindle them.
8. Sporadic major natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis or volcanic eruptions.
9. Giant hornets. I've heard those f**kers can kill a person with only one sting.
10. Deadly heatwaves during the summertime.
11. The pain of getting a simple train pass.
12. Excessively crowded trains.
13. Perverts on trains who can grope anyone.
14. No single trash can on the streets.
15. It is culturally sensitive country that still holds on to their ancient traditions and customs which they take seriously to a strict and uptight degree. They can get easily upset by foreign guests who didn't mean to offend them by being or doing something unintentionally but what may seem rude or disrespectful such as their habits like not taking off their shoes off after entering their sacred shrine or leaving them a tip on a restaurant table.
Don't get me wrong though. I deeply admire Japan for their anime and video games and its national landmarks like Mount Fuji and Tokyo Tower. I just need helpful advice and solutions for these possible troubles above before visiting there.
If not, then I'm hoping that someday I'll finally get to meet someone who is actually born in Japan who at least know some English so that one day when I arrive there, he or she can guide and assist me to get around in Japan easily.