After four months in Japan, I feel alive. It has been the most incredible experience of my life. Although I came here with no clue of what to expect, I thought I'd share the stuff that has really surprised me about the nation so far. #1. Televisions in cars. Yes, I literally have seen people driving vehicles while staring at TV screens (located in the center of the two front seats). "How can that be legal?" was my first question, followed by "How is that person able to control the vehicle?". My curiosity spurred some research and I discovered that although some cars are automated, most are not and people literally watch reality TV while they are driving. #2. Car Vending Machines. No need to find a parking spot, just pull into the machine, get out, and it will lift your car up like a bag of chips, securely storing it until you return. This style of parking garage has recently been introduced in the U.S, but in Japanese cities, it seems like they ...