With the bad economy, young men are starting to rediscover Japanese tap water.(From the news、Channel Asahi, Nov 27, 2009) Japanese tap water are drinkable and it has been for a long time. We have been taking this for granted since Japanese are not used to ordering water in restaurants. Just because it's free everywhere in Japan and since the waiter/waitress brings a glass of water after greeting you with "Irashaimase" (いらっしゃいませ＝Welcome).
Japanese men in the offices are drinking tap water since it's free and tastes good. Of course, they might use BWT which is a portable filter.
I have been told from my Indonesian friend that the concept of good water as in tasty water was not understandable. He thought water tastes the same. In reality, no water tastes differently depending on where and what is in the water.
So, in Japan, don't hesitate to drink your hotel water when in need...unless it is written not to. Be ware... do not drink Onsen (hot spring) water!
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