47 Interesting Facts About Japan- and its culture

Japan is one of the most fun and exciting countries that I have ever visited. If you have never visited Japan before you will be overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people, the bright lights of Tokyo and the uniformity of the country. The culture is incredibly rich, the food is insanely delicious, everyone is so polite, transportation is always on time, and there is so much diversity in terms of geography and culture. The Land of the Rising Sun, Japan offers a unique blend of ancient traditions, contemporary culture, modern technology and diverse cuisine. We offer a fantastic guided holiday to Japan. To get a taster of what to expect on this Asian adventure, discover our top ten facts of this remarkable country.

47 Interesting Facts About Japan

1. The capital of Tokyo is the most populated city in the world, but it’s surprisingly quiet.
2. Japan is Largely Made Up of 4 Main Islands
3. The Greater Tokyo Area is the Most Populated Megacity in the World
4. Japan is mostly mountains
5. Japanese People Are Often Shinto And Buddhist
6. Japan has the World’s Second-Highest Life Expectancy
7. 69% of Japan is Covered in Forest
8. The number four is extremely unlucky
9. There are a Crazy Amount of Active Volcanoes in Japan
10. There are More than 1,500 Earthquakes a Year!
11. JAPAN HAS THE THIRD-HIGHEST LIFE EXPECTANCY
12. Shinto Shrines Are Everywhere Across Japan
13. JAPAN EAT THE MOST SEAFOOD IN THE WORLD
14. There’s a Rabbit Island in Japan
15. ONE OF THE SAFEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
16. Relatedly, Japan is home to the oldest living person, who recently celebrated her 118th birthday.
17. Praying At Shrines Involves Clapping
18. Japan sells more adult diapers than children’s diapers.
19. Nonetheless, eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas is a Japanese tradition.
20. Eating raw meat — including horse meat — is common.
21. People Bathe Naked In Japan – Together
22. It is considered good etiquette to slurp noodles loudly.
23. Napping on the job is actually encouraged and highlights a good work ethic.
24. Japan has a ‘suicide forest’. Called ‘the perfect place to die’, the Aokigahara forest has the unfortunate distinction of the world’s second most popular place to take one’s life. (The first is the Golden Gate Bridge)
25. Hanami Means ‘Flower Viewing’
26. Japanese trains are among the world’s most punctual: their average delay is just 18 seconds!
27. In Japan there are ‘Maid Cafes’ where waitresses dressed in maid costumes act as servants, and treat customers as masters (and mistresses) in a private home, rather than as café patrons.
28. Japan has 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
29. Mount Fuji is an active volcano, along with over 100 others in Japan!
30. 685 kids were rushed to hospitals in Japan in 1997 after an intense pokemon episode that caused dizziness, vomiting, and seizures.
31. In Japan there is a train that “floats” above the tracks by magnetism, reaching 550km/h (311 mph).
32. When you use the restroom in someone’s home you may need to put on designated bathroom slippers so as not to contaminate the rest of the home
33. In Japan non-smoking areas were, and often still are, difficult to find in restaurants, including family restaurants.
34. The world’s most expensive tuna was sold in Japan for US$3.1 million, at Tokyo’s fish market.
35. Highest number of vending machines in the world
36. Geisha is one of the oldest occupations in Japan
37. To clean is a part of the education in many schools
38. Admire artwork in Hakone Open-Air Museum
39. Japan has a Penis festival
40. Fruit is one of the best gifts
41. Many Japanese eat ready-made breakfast or dinner from a supermarket
42. People are hired to push people inside of trains during rush hour.
43. There are millions of vending machines that sell anything from food to sex toys.
44. Geisha, known for their elaborate hairstyles and white makeup, have been entertaining in Japan since the 18th century. The white powder covers most of the geisha’s face and neck, though unpainted spaces creating a W shape is usually left on the neck, which is considered alluring.
45. The bow is an important form of greeting in Japan, and Japanese people work hard to perfect it. The depth of the bow is significant—lower bows indicate more respect.
46. Shoes not allowed inside homes
47. Kyoto has a lot of temples

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