Fun facts about Japan

1. Japan is made up of over 6,800 islands.
2. Tokyo is the most populous city in the world.
3. Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and a sacred site.
4. Japan has more than 80,000 people aged 100 or older.
5. The shinkansen, or bullet train, travels up to 320 km/h.
6. Japan experiences over 1,500 earthquakes each year.
7. Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport.
8. Cherry blossoms are a major cultural symbol in Japan.
9. Vending machines are found on almost every street corner.
10. Japan has the world's third-largest economy.
11. School children often clean their classrooms themselves.
12. Japan’s literacy rate is nearly 100%.
13. The country’s name in Japanese is Nihon or Nippon.
14. Japan has more pets than children.
15. Karaoke was invented in Japan.
16. Japanese toilets often have heated seats and sound features.
17. Japan has more Michelin-star restaurants than any other country.
18. There’s a train station in Japan with no entrance or exit—just for sightseeing.
19. Japan has strict recycling rules with color-coded bins.
20. The Japanese language has three scripts: hiragana, katakana, and kanji.
21. Bowls of ramen vary greatly by region.
22. Capsule hotels are common for budget travelers.
23. The oldest company in the world is a Japanese construction firm founded in 578 AD.
24. Japanese people take off shoes before entering homes.
25. Many Japanese students attend school six days a week.
26. Japan’s animation industry is known globally as anime.
27. The red circle on the flag represents the sun.
28. Japan has 47 prefectures, similar to states or provinces.
29. Baseball is a hugely popular sport in Japan.
30. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world.