45 interesting facts about Japan
Interesting facts about Japan: - Japan is an island country located in East Asia. The country is technically an archipelago, and consists of over 6800 islands.
The four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyusha and they make up about 97% of Japan's land area. The country is home to over 126 million people, making it the tenth largest country in the world in terms of population.
Its capital is Tokyo, and it has a population of 30 million. The country does not have an official language, although most people speak Japanese, and children are taught Japanese in school.
The country does not even have an official religion. They follow a market economy, and use the yen as their main currency. The Japanese flag consists of a white background, with a large red circle directly in the middle.
45 interesting facts about Japan :-
1. The country has
beautifully married its ancient traditions with the modern world and,
today, is one of the most unique cultures in the world.
2. Japan operates under a market economy, which has implications for their ancient history.
3. The government of Japan is a unitary parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. They have both a monarch and a prime minister who help run the country.
4. Japan's main exports include vehicles and electronic equipment. Its main imports include oil, food and timber. They have major import/export relations with China and the United States.
5. During the holiday season, many Japanese wear traditional Japanese clothing to honor their families and traditions.
6. Japanese students attend school six days a week.
7. Most people in Japan live in city apartments. Very few people actually live in single family homes.
8. Japanese people eat more fish than any other country in the world. The fishermen there are paid very well.
9. Rice is another staple in the Japanese diet. The crop is grown throughout the country and used in Japanese cuisine almost every day.
10. Baseball and sumo wrestling are the two most popular sports in Japan.
11. Children's Day is celebrated every year on 5th May. It is a day that families take to celebrate their children, and the joy they feel in bringing children into the world.
12. Hanami is the Cherry Blossom Festival which is celebrated every spring when the cherry blossom trees first bloom in Japan. People celebrate by visiting the parks to observe the beautiful trees.
13. March 3 is known as the Dolls Festival holiday in Japan. It is a holiday solely for girls, and is celebrated in Japan by families and friends praying for the health and safety of all girls.
14. Harajuku fashion is a style of street clothing that originated in Japan.
15. Besides fish and rice, another popular food is horse meat.
16. Christmas is celebrated all over Japan by couples and lovers.
17. Japan is home to more than 200 volcanoes, and the entire country is made up of hills and mountains.
18. Many Japanese companies have exercise programs for their workers. Every morning the workers follow an exercise regime before starting work.
19. There are no anti-smoking laws in Japan. There are virtually no non-smoking zones in the country.
20. As of 2015, it was illegal to dance late into the night in Japan.
21. More than 4,000 smaller islands surround the four main islands of Japan.
22. Japan is home to the world's longest rail tunnel, the Seikan Tunnel, which spans over 33 miles.
23. About 18% of Japan's land is suitable for habitation.
24. The primary religion in Japan is Shintoism. Many residents practice both Shintoism and Buddhism.
25. More than 98% of the people in Japan are of Japanese descent.
26. About 1,500 earthquakes occur in Japan every year.
27. Experts predict that the population of Japan will continue to decline until 2060.
28. About 24 billion chopsticks are used in Japan each year.
29. There are more than 50,000 people living in Japan who are more than 100 years old.
30. Japan grows square watermelons that are easier to stack and store than traditional round watermelons.
31. While black cats are often thought to bring bad luck in other regions of the world, black cats are a sign of good luck in Japan.
32. There is an island in Japan which is completely full of rabbits. It is, appropriately, called Rabbit Island.
33. Japan has the highest rate of anorexia in the world.
34. There are more than 70 flavors of Fanta Soda available in this country.
35. There are more than 1,600 temples in Kyoto.
36. Japan was home to the world's oldest company. It started in 578 AD and operated till 2006.
37. The fortune cookie originated in Kyoto in the 19th century.
38. English is the only foreign language taught in Japanese schools.
39. There are over 100 voice-acting schools in Japan, where people attend voice lessons for cartoons and anime.
40. 18 Nobel laureates have come from Japan.
41. Literacy rate in Japan is almost 100%.
42. The unemployment rate in this country is less than 4%.
43. The world's largest fish market, Tsukiji Market, is located here.
44. Japan is a thriving and unique country. Its culture is quite different from that of the Western world, and is interesting to learn about.
45. The country comprises more than 6800 islands. Their economy is flourishing in today's international business world, and they have proven themselves to be a major pioneer in the international economy.