Japan is a country that is visited by a large number of foreign tourists every year. Japan is a very unusual country with its social culture, cuisine, clothes, living habits, geographical structure and many other interesting features.
Here are 11 surprising things about Japan that you probably haven’t heard before…
1- The most popular sport in Japan, baseball
Baseball is a traditional American sport. But it’s pretty common in Japan too! In fact, it is the most followed sports organization in the country.
2- There are more pets than children in Japan!
According to the study, the total number of cats and dogs registered in Japan in 2013 was 21.3 million. In the same year, the number of children under the age of 15 was 16.5 million.
3- One of the cleanest countries in the world
Because cleanliness is an important part of Japanese culture. Cleaning education in Japan begins at a very young age. For example, in public schools in Japan, students are responsible for the cleanliness of the school.
4- Most places in Japan will ask you to take off your shoes at the entrance
This includes many restaurants and historical places! In a house where you are invited, you must take off your shoes and wear the slippers given by the host.
5- Making noise while eating is etiquette
The Japanese are mostly quiet people. But things change a bit at the dinner table! Because eating loudly in Japan is an etiquette that expresses the appreciation of the food served!
6- The Japanese consume the most rice and fish.
Besides that, they also stay away from processed foods! The Japanese consume their traditional diet of rice and fish in rather small portions.
7- More adult diapers are sold in Japan than baby diapers
A 2019 study revealed that the birth rate in Japan is at its lowest levels in history. As a result, the young population in Japan is constantly decreasing, while the elderly population is increasing!
8- One of the countries with the longest life expectancy
This interesting Far Eastern country ranks 4th among all countries in this field. The average life expectancy in Japan is 84.5 years.
9- Japan is among the safest countries in the world
The crime rate in Japan is very low. Therefore, the country is one of the safest countries in the world
10- Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the most populous city in the world
More than 38 million people live in the capital Tokyo! However, despite being the most populated city in the world, Tokyo is also famous for being a very quiet city!
11- Japan, a country of more than 6,000 islands
Many people might think of Japan as a single island with major cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. However, Japan is made up of more than 6,000 islands that are miles long!
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