It is my first time to go to Japan and travel independently. What should I pay attention to when sorting garbage?

First of all, it is rare to see trash cans on the streets of Japan. So the most important thing is that you need to carry all the garbage with you until you return to your residence or find a trash can.

Secondly, Japanese garbage classification is generally divided into flammable, non-flammable, glass bottles, cans, beverage bottles, etc. The trash cans in convenience stores are basically classified according to this classification (it may vary depending on the store), but there are also trash bins in department stores and shopping malls that are not classified, and just one trash can is placed there. In this case, just throw it in without classifying it.

In addition, if it is cans or beverage bottles, you can also look for vending machines all over the streets, because there are usually places to recycle cans or beverage bottles next to these machines. There are usually trash cans in subway stations, and the classification methods are similar. Once you find them, just throw them in accordingly.