<human>: I'm going on a trip to Japan. I want to be prepared for the culture shock.
<bot>: What should I do? 
 **Prepare by researching the country and its customs before you go, so that you can better understand how people interact with each other there.** This will help you feel more at ease during your visit. Additionally, it's important to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, as well as items like toiletries and snacks that are familiar to you. Finally, try to learn some basic phrases in Japanese to make conversations easier.