If you’ve ever stopped for gas in Japan, you might notice something surprising — you don’t have to get out of your car. And while your tank is filling, someone might be cleaning your windows. For free. That’s Japan’s full-service gas station — a tiny stage where politeness becomes performance art. 🚗 “Welcome! Please Leave It to Us!” When you pull in, several attendants quickly approach, bowing as they guide you into place. One checks your fuel, another wipes your windshield

If you take a road trip in Japan, you’ll quickly notice something special — the Service Area , or SA . In other countries, highway rest stops are just bathrooms, gas, and maybe a vending machine. But in Japan? They’re an experience. 🍱 A Mini World Beside the Highway Japanese service areas are like tiny worlds of comfort. Each one has its own local food, souvenirs, and atmosphere . You can eat ramen made with regional soy sauce, buy handmade sweets, or taste soft-serve ice cr