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1) Japan has been inhabited since 30,000 BC

2) Japan is the 10th most populous country in the world with a population of
over 127 million people.
3) Japan has over 100 active volcanoes with over 70% of the country being
mountainous.
4) Melons are very expensive in Japan. One can go for up to $400.
5) 85% of the coffee produced in Jamaica is exported to Japan.
6) One of the most interesting facts about Japan is that it has one of the highest
literacy levels in the world with 99% literacy in children over 15 years old.
7) When you slurp your noodles loudly in Japan, it is considered a sign that you
are enjoying the meal.
8) Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, handles over 2000 tons of fish daily, making
it the worlds largest fish market.
9) The Japanese tradition of shaving their heads was a sign of penance for
violating rules and breaching honor.
10)The raised floors in Japanese buildings help indicate where you should take
off your shoes.

11) The term "Geisha" means "person of the arts". What many people
do not know is that the first Geisha were men.
12) The life expectancy of the Japanese is 84 years. This is 4 years
more than that of the United States.
13) There is a popular Japanese dish called Basashi that consists of
slices of raw horse meat with onions and ginger.
14) Japan experiences about 1500 earthquakes per year.
15) Contrary to popular belief, whale meat is not considered a delicacy
in Japan. However, whales are hunted for research.
16) Due to excessive inbreeding, dogs in Japan have one of the
highest defect rates.
17) Japan has produced a total of 19 Nobel Prize winners since 1949.
18) Japan has a whooping 6800 islands.
19) Japan is the largest producer of animated TV shows with up to
60% of the market share in the world.
20) In Japan, you will find vending machines that dispense beer.

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Toyota, a Japanese company, is the 3rd largest automobile producer in the

world.
Star Wars IV: A New Hope was based on Japanese movie called The
Hidden Fortress.
Karaoke is a Japanese word for "empty orchestra."
Baseball is a popular sport in Japan.
One of the sad facts about Japan is that it has one of the highest suicide
rates in the world.
Japanese families often use the same water for bathing.
Many Japanese streets do not have names.
In Japan, 98% of adoptions are male adults.
Over 50,000 people in Japan are more than 100 years old.
Late night dancing is prohibited by law in Japan.
Japan boasts the worlds oldest company which operated from 578AD to
2006.
In Japan, there are only 2 gun related homicides per year.
There are square watermelons in Japan.
The population of pets in Japan is larger than that of children.
One of the strangest facts about Japan is that there are more adult diaper
sales than those of children diapers.

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There is a highway that goes through a building in Japan.

More paper is used for printing comics than for toilet paper in Japan.
The Japanese believe that black cats bring good luck
Most meals include rice in Japan.
In Japan, there are about 130 voice acting schools. This is due to the
success of the anime industry.
The population in Japan has very few immigrants with the Japanese
making up 98% of the population.
The unemployment rate in Japan stand at only 4%.
The Japanese have a tradition of going to KFC during Christmas.
It is considered rude to say no to someone directly in Japan.
Tearing off a gift wrapping is considered impolite in Japan.
Snowmen in Japan are made with only two large snowballs.
In Japan, many people carry around a towel to wipe off their sweat.
Most Japanese homes have extra pairs of shoes for guests.
It is considered rude to walk while you are eating in Japan.
Bus drivers in Japan usually turn off their vehicles at red lights to reduce
pollution.

51) Japanese train stations usually hire staff workers to shove passengers
into the trains as they are usually very crowded.
52) Should you fall sick while in Japan, you should wear a mask to prevent
spreading the disease.
53) Squid is the most popular pizza topping.
54) You can actually get fresh human breast milk at lactation bars. You can
have a shot or get it straight from the nipple.
55) Police in Japan usually carry around paint balls to shoot at fleeing
motorists. This allows them to identify them more easily.
56) One of the interesting facts about Japan is that there is a sacred shrine
that is rebuilt after every 20 years.
57) One of the interesting Japanese culture facts is that crooked teeth are
considered attractive. This belief is so deep seated that girls usually go
to the dentist to have their teeth un-straightened.
58) There is a competition for the fastest shirt ironer by Japanese men
that takes place every year.
59) There is a traditional suicide spot in the Aokigahara forest at Mount
Fujis base.
60) The worlds shortest escalator is found in Japan. It only has 5 steps.