Do you want to know weird fun facts about Japan? A country which fills our thought with chopsticks, anime, samurais, kimonos, sushi, Tokyo, sumo game, the atomic bombings, got a lot more to offer. But, beyond all its rich traditional value and culture this place is filled with crazy facts about it. So, in case you are planning to fly down to Japan then you should be knowing about these facts too.
Strange Fun Facts About Japan
1. World’s Oldest Company
The world’s oldest company has its operation units in Japan. The company has started in 578 AD and stayed till 2006.
2. A Weird Highway
Japan is a home to a highway which goes through an office building.
3. Visit KFC
As per one of the Japanese Christmas traditions, the people needs to visit KFC.
4. Say ‘NO’ to ‘NO’
One should not say ‘NO’ directly because it is rude as per Japanese belief.
5. Not To Tear A Gift Wrap
Do not tear the wrapping of a gift as it is considered impolite in Japanese culture.
6. Japanese Carry Towels
Most of the Japanese people carry a towel with them to wipe off their sweat every now and then.
7. A Strange Job Profile
Japan have a group of workers who are trained in shoving passengers inside the train if it is crowded.
8. “Fastest Shirt Ironer” Contest
Japanese organize a contest for “Fastest Shirt Ironer” every year. The contest is for men only.
9. Slurping
You can slurp while eating noodles. It is a polite gesture to indicate the food is delicious. It is an interesting way to compliment the chef of the restaurant.
10. “Kanchō”
‘Kanchō’ is a common prank amongst Japanese. It is performed with clasping your hands together into a shape of a gun (only use your index fingers for the barrel of the gun) and poking in passersby butts and just shout ‘Kanchō’.
11. Adult Adoption
Adopting a male of age 20 to 30 is a common fashion in Japan. The family adopts a male to keep their business running if they don’t have a male member in their family.
That is what sums up our list of insane but fun facts about Japan.
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Tiru Dehariya
