What is an “Only in Japan” moment?

1. One day, in Tokyo, an elderly man stepped a bit too early into the crosswalk. Had I not pulled him back, a car would have hit him. He then followed me around and grabbed me gently by the arm …   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [What is an “Only in Japan” moment?]( Marty Hafner, Owner, Cafe Carp (2019-present) • [Updated October 29, 2020]( [- One day, in Tokyo, an elderly man stepped a bit too early into the crosswalk. Had I not pulled him back, a car would have hit him. He then followed me around and grabbed me... Read more » [View] 2.4M [Upvote] 9.7K [Comment] 197](   [Why does Keith Richards dislike Led Zeppelin?]( Jesse Spangler, former Inspector at Oldcastle (1977-2017) • [Answered April 16]( [The primary reason Keith Richards is not too crazy about Led Zeppelin is Robert Plant’s vocal style. This is what Keith said about Plant’s singing in 1969. “ The guy’s voice ... 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