The Post Office

In the States, the only things you can do at a Post Office are:

1. Stand in line
2. Mail/ship letters and packages
3. Buy stamps
4. Buy USPS logo chachka
5. Get your passport

In Japan, you can do those things, plus:

1. Buy mailable treats (Kit Kat are given for good luck here and they come in a million different varieties - spring is here, so Sakura flavored are now out!)
2. Same as above, but with a smile!
3. Pay your bills
4. Pay your insurance
5. Pay your traffic tickets...