Japan is without a doubt a unique state. The ancient traditions of the people have always interested the inhabitants of other countries. Interesting facts about Japan will tell not only about the peculiarities of life in this state, but also about the nature, number, and culture of this people.
70 facts about Japan
1.In Japan, February 11 is celebrated as a national holiday - the Day of the Founding of the Empire
2.In Japan, it is customary to eat dolphins.
3. On Valentine's Day in Japan, only girls give gifts and show sympathy.
4. Japan has the slowest McDonald's.
5. In Japan, it is customary to sculpt snowmen from only two balls.
6. Japan has very expensive fruits, but cheap fish and meat.
7.Tipping is not given in Japan.
8. Looting during earthquakes in this state does not happen.
9. Colonel Sanders is one of the most important symbols of Christmas in Japan.
10. In Japan, even the grocery store sells adult magazines and films.
11. There are female-only cars in the Japanese subway. This is to ensure that no one harasses the girls during rush hour.
12.This country has one of the lowest rape rates in the world.
# 13 Japanese police are the most honest people in the world because they never take bribes.
14. The academic year in Japan begins on April 1 and is divided into terms.
15. The age of 13 in Japan is the time of consent. From this age, residents can voluntarily agree to intimate relationships, and this will not be violence.
16. Skirts of school uniforms in Japan vary in length depending on age: the older the student, the shorter the skirt.
17.If a dress, skirt or shorts on a woman in Japan is short to such an extent that the panties and butt are visible, then this is normal. Deep neckline is unacceptable in Japan.
18. Japan is the only country in the world where a train delay of 1 minute is considered a significant delay.
19. This country has one of the highest suicide rates.
20. In Japan, 30% of marriages take place as a result of parent-organized matchmaking.
21. The people of Japan are terrible workaholics.
22. All cities in Japan located in the north, where it snows in winter, have heated sidewalks and streets.
23 There is no central heating in this country. Everyone heats their home as best they can.
24. To be on time for work in a given country is bad form.
25. In Japan, you can smoke everywhere except airports and train stations.
26 Formally, Japan is still considered an empire.
27. On the streets of Japan, you can see a flowerpot with umbrellas, which are intended for those who have forgotten an umbrella at home.
28. In Japanese, 3 types of writing are simultaneously used: katakana, hiragana and kanji.
29 There are no guest workers in Japan.
30. Almost all railways in Japan are private.
31. In Japanese, months have no names. They are designated by numbers.
32.98.4% of Japan's population is ethnic Japanese.
33. In this country, prisoners do not have the right to vote in elections.
34. About 200 volcanoes are located in Japan.
35.The capital of Japan is the safest metropolis in the world.
36. Article 9 of the Constitution of Japan prohibits the country from having its own army and taking part in wars.
37 There are no landfills in Japan. This is due to the fact that all waste is recycled.
38. There are no trash cans on the streets of Japan.
39 There are very small pensions in Japan.
40. The lowest level of vandalism is in Japan.
41. In Japan, men are always the first to greet.
42. All toilets in Japan are heated.
43. The favorite drink in Japan is tea.
44. A theatrical performance in Japan can last as long as 8 hours.
45 The death penalty exists in Japan.
46. Instead of a signature, a personal seal is put in a given country - hanko. Every Japanese has this seal.
47 In the cities of Japan, left-hand traffic.
48. In Japan, it is considered offensive to open a gift in the presence of the person who gave it.
49. The sixth part of Japan is covered with forests.
50 In Japan, it is forbidden to cut trees for commercial purposes.
51 In Japan, you can eat loudly munching.
52. Approximately 3,000 companies over 200 years old are located in this state.
53 Japan celebrated its 2677th anniversary in 2017. It was officially founded on February 11, 660 BC.
54. In Japan, there are more than 50 thousand people over 100 years old.
55. In Japan, public transport tickets are very expensive.
56. The monkeys who live in Japan know how to steal wallets.
57 There are more animals in Japan than children under 15.
58. Japan is called the country of the Rising Sun.
59. Hinomaru - this is the name of the national flag of Japan.
60. The main Japanese goddess is the sun goddess.
61. Translated into Russian, the anthem of Japan is called "the reign of the emperor."
62. Most phones sold in Japan are waterproof.
63 Square watermelons are sold in Japan.
64. Vending machines are very common in Japan.
65. Crooked teeth in Japan are a sign of beauty.
66. The art of folding paper figures - origami, originally from Japan.
67 There is a restaurant in Japan where monkeys work as waiters.
68. Japanese cuisine is very popular all over the world.
69. Rice is a staple food in Japan.
70 Japan makes money out of nothing. Read also facts about money.
30 facts about the Japanese
1. Japanese people love to make pizza with grain and mayonnaise.
2. Japanese eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3. The inhabitants of Japan are considered to be among the leaders in terms of life expectancy.
4. Before entering a house, the Japanese always take off their shoes.
5. Instead of cutlery, the Japanese have chopsticks.
6. Every day, residents of this country buy meat, vegetables and fish, as they prefer fresh products.
7) There are no Japanese hospital floors.
8. To protect their homes, the Japanese use not only dogs, but also crickets.
9. When bathing, lathering their bodies, the Japanese do not sit in the bath. They lather outside the bathroom, then rinse and then sit in the hot tub.
10. It is incorrect for the Japanese to sniff in a public place.
11. Japanese people are incredibly polite people.
12. The Japanese do not know how to rest. They even call 4 weekends in a row a vacation.
13. Many Japanese people sing and paint beautifully.
14. Up to 8 years old, little Japanese take a bath instead of with their parents.
15. Japanese people love baths and hot springs.
16. In Japanese families, it is quite normal for brother and sister to not speak.
17. For any reason, the Japanese give money.
18. Japanese believe almost everything, and therefore are considered too naive people.
19. Japanese people are very fond of dancing.
20. It is very easy to embarrass a Japanese.
21. It is believed that if you manage to excite a Japanese, then his nose bleeds.
22. Japanese people are very fond of pets.
23 In supermarkets, Japanese people rarely say thank you.
24. A large number of people in Japan scold their own country.
25. The Japanese have a very widespread practice of adopting adult children.
26. Japanese girls don't wear tights.
27. Japanese people serve tea after every meal.
28. Japanese people love to sleep at work, and for this they are not punished.
29. Japanese people like to repeat everything.
30. Japanese girls, after breaking up with a boyfriend, cut their hair.
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