22.12.18

20 Interesting Facts About Japan - Facts of Nation

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Japan is one of the Island country in the Asia continent. The Japan Population as per 2017 survey is more than 13 crores. The official and National language of this Nation is Japanese language. Japan is one of the highly developed countries of the World. Half of the population of this Nation follows Shinto ( Kami-no-Michi) religion and rest Buddhism and Christianity are mainly followed. Tokyo is the largest city and the capital of Japan. Japan has unitary parliamentary democratic government in which both the Prime Minister and the Emperor runs the government. In Japanese language this Nation is known as Nippon or Nihon, which means 'The Land of Rising Sun'. The official currency of Japan is Yen. The National flag of Japan features full white background with a red circle at the center.
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Amazing Facts About Japan

➤ Japan is the Worlds fourth largest Importer and Exporter. Major exports of Japan include motor vehicles, automobile parts, iron and steel products, machine tools and the list goes on. The major imports of this Nation includes textile, raw material for industries and factories, chemicals and meat (specially beef).

➤ Japan is the largest Island Nation in Asia continent. Nations long coastline ranks sixth in the World (approx 29751 Km).

➤ According to the total area this Nation is one of the Worlds largest densely populated Nation. 

➤ As this Nation is situated along the 'Ring of Fire' of Pacific Ocean, Japan is prone to Natural disasters such as Earthquake, Tsunami and Volcano.


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➤ There are more than 90,000 Wildlife species in Japan. some of the rare species includes Japanese Macaques, Japanese Raccoon(Tanuki), Brown Bear etc.

➤ In Japan Adult Diapers are sold more than Kids Diaper, yes you heard it right. The Japanese people have good life span may be that should be the reason they have more adult people.

➤ The staple diet of Japanese people mainly include rice, fish etc. People there mainly rely on seafood. It is one of the Worlds largest seafood consuming Nation.

➤ Toyota one of the Worlds largest automobile company is located in Aichi, Japan.


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➤ Mount Fuji is one the Worlds largest stratovolcano mountain located in Japan. It is one of the most attracted tourist spot in Japan.

➤ The World famous brands which everyone is fond of mainly Fujifilm, Panasonic, Sony, Nintendo, Canon all are Japanese brands.

➤ Vending machines are very common in Japan. In almost every corner of the street you could see a vending machine. Most of them sells snacks, beverages, hot and cold coffee, water bottle, etc. There are almost 5 million vending machines in Japan.

➤ The capital city Tokyo ranks first in the World for largest metropolitan area. The Population of Tokyo is about 95 Lakhs.


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➤ Youths in Japan like to use their mobile phones even while taking a bath that's the reason why almost 90% of the mobile phones sold in Japan are waterproof.

➤ Power naps are one of the common thing you could see in Japan. Japanese people work hard and for a long time so if you see someone sleeping even in metros don't hesitate.

➤ In Japanese culture Tattoo is considered as a taboo or ugly. It is mostly related to crime.

➤ If you ever visit Japan and if you want to greet someone, instead of shaking hand just bow down in front of him. The lower the bow the higher the respect.


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➤ Sumo is the National sports of Japan. Besides many other sports such as Judo, Martial arts etc are also considered. Baseball is also one of the popular game in Japan.

➤ Suicide is one of the most serious problem of Japan. The average rate of suicide in year is 30,000. But after 2014 the suicide rate is declining. Aokigahara forest in Japan is one of the worlds largest suicidal site and is also called as 'Sea of trees'.  

➤ Horse meat called as Basashi is widely eaten in Japan. It is mostly served thin sliced and eaten raw.

➤ Seikan Tunnel is the Worlds largest railroad tunnel that is located in Japan.

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