Japan has more than 50,000 people who are over 100 years old.
– No surprise, you must have heard all the stories about how “healthy” the Japanese are, looking at their healthy diet and lifestyle. Rice, fish, tofu and miso soup are common dishes in the daily meal. Now take away the alcohol and tobacco from them, and they will live even longer!
Also, it is not uncommon to see elderly Japanese climb mountains and go hiking. Do not be surprised if you see an ojiisan (grandpa) overtaking you on a climb up Mount Fuji!
Also, Japan has the oldest living person on the planet. Jiroemon Kimura from Kyoto became the oldest living person after the passing of Dina Manfredini (the previous record holder) in 2012, though Kimura later passed away at the age of 116 years old on 12 June 2013. The current oldest living person is… surprise, surprise, a Japanese lady named Misao Okawa who is now 115 years old.
When we think about samurai, we most often imagine a male Japanese warrior with a remarkable sword. However, there were female samurai too, known as Onna-Bugeisha and they fought alongside men.
Their sword was a bit different and it was called naginata. It looked like a spear with a curved blade. Well, it’s safe to say that Japanese women were as brave as men.
If you’re looking for interesting facts about Japan, look no further. Did you know that in Nara the deer roam free in the city? You’ll see them in the parks, on the streets and inside temples’ gardens.
If you want to make friends with them, buy a few special deer crackers and offer them to the deers. Don’t forget to bow before and the deer will bow back. How cute is this
20. More adult diapers are sold than children diapers
The number of Japanese people over 65 years accounts for 26% of Japan’s population. Moreover, Japan is the country with the highest percentage of elderly people in the world. This actually means that more adult diapers are sold than children diapers.
The aging of Japan has multiple causes but some of the most important are the high life expectancy, the low fertility rate and the cultural factors.
Punctuality is important in Japan
A cool fact about Japan is that punctuality is very important. When meeting with their friends or for business meetings, the Japanese people will most often arrive 10 minutes earlier.
Punctuality is so important in Japan that if a train is late for 5 minutes, the passengers will be issued a certificate that can be showed to teachers or employers as an explanation for being late. I don’t know about you, but in my country nobody apologises when the trains are delayed for hours.
Number 4 is considered to be unlucky
My list of unusual facts about Japan continues with number 4 which is considered to be unlucky in Japan, similar to other countries in Asia.
In Japanese, 4 is pronounced “shi”, the same as death so don’t be surprised if you’ll see the floor number 4 missing in apartment buildings, hospitals or even hotels.
Japanese Maid Cafes
One of the most interesting facts about Japan is that here you can find the famous Maid Cafes. Even though they’re found predominantly in Japan, Maid Cafes have become extremely popular worldwide (South Korea, Czech Republic, Hungary, USA and more).
These cafes derive from cosplay cafes. Here you’ll find waitresses dressed as maids, ready to act like servants. Usually, the maids will welcome their customers with “Welcome home, Master/ Mistress”. Some cafes even offer spoon-feeding services. However, keep in mind that there’s nothing sexual happening in these cafes.
There’s a Robot Restaurant in Tokyo
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Tokyo is the Robot Restaurant. Here you can experience a show that combines robots, ninjas, music and lights into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The restaurant is super-colorful and covered in glitter and obnoxious furniture, meant to make you feel like you stepped into a different world. When in Tokyo, make sure to pay a visit to the famous Robot Restaurant.
Black cats bring good luck
Unlike in western countries where black cats are believed to bring bad luck, in Japan black cats are a sign of good luck. It is believed that black cats bring wealth and prosperity and most of the time you’ll see them in the shape of maneki-neko, the beckoning cat.
Even though usually maneki-neko cats are white, you’ll see black ones too. Most of the times they’re displayed at the entrance of shops or homes.
Love hotels are very popular among locals
Have you ever heard about love hotels? Well, they’re pretty popular in Japan. These hotels offer hourly or nightly rates and they’re mostly used by couples who are in search of a bit of privacy.
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