Japan Interesting Facts

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Certainly!😍 Japan is a fascinating country with a rich culture and history. Here are some interesting facts about Japan 🎌


1) Cherry Blossom Season 🌸




Japan is famous for it's cherry blossom called Sakura. Every spring, people will gather in parks for Hanami Parties or flower-viewing parties to admire the beautiful Sakura in full bloom. The cherry blossom is considered the national flower of Japan. Sakura have been described as having a nice smell and often inspired a lot of candles and incense.


2) Sumo wrestling 💪

 



Sumo is a Japan's national sport. It is a traditional form of wrestling. Professional sumo wrestler mostly live in communal training stables called "heya". Sumo is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a rikishi(wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring (dohyo) or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet, it's usually by throwing, shoving or pushing him down.


3) Numerous of Onsen ♨

 


Japan has a lot of natural hot spring (onsen), it's known as their healing properties. Tourist or visitor are always welcome to enjoy relaxing in these thermal baths. Onsen may be either outdoor baths or indoor baths. As at a guest at an onsen, there are a few taboos we need to follow, all guests need to wash and rinse themselves thoroughly before entering the hot water. Entering the onsen while still dirty or with traces of soap on the body is socially unacceptable. Then, we're supposed to go into the onsen naked, but usually onsen will provide a small privacy towel which will be used for a number of things. And then, slip into the bath carefully up to your waist and get used to the water temperature, this usually called hanshin-yoku which recommended if you have problems with your heart or lungs. Continuely to soak your full body slowly (Zenshin-Yoku) and enjoy the hot bath.


4) Japan rich of seafoods 🐙🐟


One of the fun facts about Japanese culture is the Japanese are the largest importer of seafood. They actually eat over 17 million tones of fish per year. you will know seafood is a staple food for the Japanese and included in most meals. For instance, sushi and sashimi, featuring fresh raw fish and rice.


5) Bullet Trains 🚆

 


Japan is home to the Shinkansen or "bullet trains", which are known for their incredible speed and punctuality. The first Shinkansen line was the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, opened in 1964. Shinkansen bullet trains are the fastest and most convenient way of discovering Japan which the the train reach a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). It is so cool that we can get to wherever we need in just a little time.


6) Cat Cafe 🐈

 


Japan is home to the world's earlier cat cafe, where visitors can enjoy coffee and spend time with resident cats. The earliest cat cafe was in 2004 known as "Neko no Jikan'' or Cat's Time cafe" first opened in Osaka, followed by "Neko no Mise'' in Machida in 2005 as the first store in the Kanto region.  After that, the number of cat cafes began to increase, mainly in Osaka and Tokyo. Spending the time with cats are very interesting and a great stress reliever.

 

 

7) The vending machine ratio 💸


You are not just able to buy snacks from vending machines, you can also buy essentials  and other things from vending machines such as flowers, toys, underwear, instant noodles, even a car and more. you will find them anywhere because it is extremely useful and interesting at the same time.

 



🎏 These facts only scratch the surface of what makes Japan such an intriguing and culturally rich country.

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