Knowing a few fun facts about Japan reveals something unique about Japan which allows you to experience Japan in its entire splendor.
- Smoking: You will be quite surprised to learn that more than 60 percent of the Japanese population is active smokers.
- Trains: Japan is home to special trains known as bullet trains which are not only high speed trains and the fastest but also considered to be the most modern.
- Special Diet: You will come across most Japanese as being fond of eating whale.
- National Anthem: The National Anthem of Japan is called “Kimigayo” meaning “His Majesty’s Reign”.
- Part time job: Japanese high school students are not allowed to take up part time job.
- Flag: The red dot on Japan’s flag stands for the sun.
- Numbers: There is something about numbers in Japan which can be considered fun facts about Japan or something unique about Japan whichever way you decide to look at it. The numbers 4 and 9 are considered unlucky as they are pronounced the same way as the word for death and as a word meaning pain, hardship, trouble, etc. respectively.
- Kabuki: Kabuki is one of Japan's traditional theatrical arts. A unique feature of the kabuki art, and perhaps the most significant in keeping with the kabuki spirit, is the fact that it has no actresses whatsoever. All female parts are played by males known as onnagata.
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