51+ Japan Facts l Interesting facts about Japan

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51+ Japan Facts l Interesting facts about Japan

Geographical Facts: 


⭐ Japan is Island Country in East Asia.
⭐ Japan share its border with 6 countries namely: China, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Philippines.
⭐ Tokyo is the largest and most Populated city of Japan with the population of 8,336,599.
⭐ Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The Lake cover Area of 259 sq. miles(672 sq.km.).
⭐ Shinano is the longest River of Japan.
⭐ Mount Fuji is the highest peak of Japan at the height of 3,776 meters.
⭐Mount fuji is the highest point of Japan and Hachiro-gata is at -4 meter is lowest point of Japan.
⭐ There are 6,852 islands in japan among island Honshu is the main island of Japan located in Tokyo.
⭐ More than 1,500 Earthquakes hit Japan every year.
⭐ Tokyo is the biggest city in the world.


                                                         Flag of Japan

⭐ The Flag Japan design represents the country nickname-"Land of the Rising Sun". The Japan has simple design with lots of meaning behind it. The flag has white field with A Large Red disk placed in center representing The Sun.
⭐ Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
⭐ Nippon" or Nihon is the Japanese name of Japan which means "The Sun's Origin". It can be translated as "The Land of the Rising Sun".
⭐"Kamigayo" is the National Anthem of Japan. It is the world shortest Anthem with length of 11 measures and 32 characters.
⭐ Blue Color is the most important lucky color in Japan.
⭐ "Green Pheeasant" is the official national bird and "Carp" is the official national fish of Japan.
⭐ There are 12.68 crores population in Japan in 2017.


⭐ Kamakura was the 4th biggest city in the world in 1250.
⭐ Japan once has 5000 Castles.
⭐ Japan developed color Printing in 1765.
⭐ Japan was building Robots in 1600s.
⭐ The World's First Novel "The Tale of Genji " waswritten by Japanese Noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in early 11th Century.

⭐ Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity etc  are the major Religions followed in Japan.
⭐ Japanese is the official and major language spoken in Japan.
⭐ "Kimonos" is the National costume of Japan. It is the well-known and most formal dress in Japanese tradition fashion.
⭐ There are 22 sites of Japan are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site, among them 18 are cultural ones and 4 are Natural ones.
⭐ Japan has a penis festival.
⭐ In Japan, You bow instead of shaking hands.
⭐ Black cats are believed as "good Luck" in Japan.



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⭐ Sumo Wrestling is the National Game of Japan. Sumo and Martial Arts are Traditional sports as well as Baseball, Association football are the popular sport of Japan.
⭐ Japan first participated in Olympic Games in 1912. Japan was not invited to the 1948 Olympic Games after World war ll. Japan won total 497 medals namely-156 gold, 158 Silver, 183 Bronze.




⭐ There are 160 species of wild mammals, 700 species of Birds, 32,000 species of insects are found in Japan.
⭐ Red-crow crane, Ussuri Black bear, Sea lion, Japanese pond Turtle, Green Pheasant, Sika deer etc are the native animals of Japan.

⭐Japanese is one of three national food traditions recognized by the UN for its cultural significance.
⭐ Tokyo has the some of the best Restaurant of the world.
⭐Rice is the staple food in Japan. Even, Japanese eat rice in Breakfast.
⭐ Horse Meat is the popular food in Japan.
⭐ Shipping while while eating soup or Noodles normal in Japan.
⭐ Tokoyaki, Yakisoba, Yakitori, Ikayaki, Yaki udon etc are the popular street foods of Japan.



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⭐ Japan has the third high life expectancy in the world with the life expectancy of men 81 years and women 88 years old.
⭐ Tokyo-yokohama metropolitan area is the largest populated region in the world. It is the hometown of 3.81 crores peoples in 2016.
⭐ Japan has the world lowest crime rate.
⭐ Japan has most vending machines in the world.
⭐ There are 2,975 McDonald's Restaurants are in Japan.
⭐ Japan literacy rate in among the highest in the world. The literacy rate of Adult in japan is 99%.
⭐ Squared melons are cultivated in Japan.
⭐ Japan won total 25 Novel prizes between 1901 to 2017.
⭐ In 2018, The unemployment rate of Japan was about 2.44 percent.
⭐ In 2011, over 90% males were adopted in between 20s and 30s.
⭐There is  high suicide rate in japan . Among 71% of suicides are committed by males.
⭐ Tsukiji market of Japan is the world's largest seafood and wholesale market.
⭐ Japan produce world class machines, Electronics and Vehicles. so, Japan is Known as Industrial nation.
⭐ ASIMO- the world's most advanced humanoid robot is lie in Japan.
⭐ Toyota, a  Japanese automobile company is the world third largest Automaker.
⭐ The world most punctual Railway with an average delay of 18 seconds is located in Japan.
⭐ About 24 billion chopsticks are used in Japan every year.
⭐ Japan is the only country in the world who become the victim of Atomic Attack.
⭐ Tokyo-the capital city of Japan is the second most expensive place to live in the world.
⭐ Blowing your nose is considered inappropriate in Japan.
⭐ Japan shares 3.74% of total internet users in the world.

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