18 interesting facts about Japan

Japan is considered one of the most wonderful countries in the world. However, this rising Sun nation also possesses many strange things that you may not have known. Discover the following 18 strange things to see what's interesting about the cherry blossom country.

1. Braille on beer cans

On the drop of beer cans in Japan has Braille, which aims to help blind people understand the information written on it. Obviously, the blind also has the right to enjoy beer as others.

2. "Bicycle" culture

Japan is a quite populated country, so the construction of parking lots is limited. Therefore, bicycles become the main means of transportation. You can freely use the bike to visit anywhere and park outside the commercial centers, train stations or other areas.

3. Ultra modern toilet

Japan is famous for its ultra-modern toilet system. They are electronic toilets, using steam (mist spraying) to clean the toilet without having to drain the water like a regular toilet. Meanwhile, in many other countries, even in Vietnam, this technology is only "seen" in luxury hotels or large commercial centers, it is even used only to dry hands. after washing.

4. "Cavity" hotel bedroom

This is considered one of the most "crazy" inventions in Japan. Instead of normal rooms, rooms of Japanese hotels are set in a very special chamber. They are like a capsule, so it doesn't take too much space to build. These hotels are for everyone without discriminating between rich and poor, high or low status.

5. Sleep on the subway

Japanese people work very hard, so they try to take advantage of the time when they don't have to work to rest. And the subway is an ideal place to sleep. No need for a chair or bed, they just need to rest their chin on a piece of rubber and start sleeping like they are at home.

6. The world's shortest elevator

The world's shortest elevator was built in an office shop of More in Kawasaki. It has only 5 steps. Sometimes, Japanese people are also "lazy" a bit.

7. The forest to commit suicide

In Japan there is a forest called Aokigahara or commonly called "Suicide Forest", located at the foot of Mount Fuji. This forest is so horrifying that once you get lost here, you will not be able to breathe because it is only the smell of the dead.

8. Variable Kit Kat Gear

Japanese people love strange food and Kit Kat is one of them. Kit Kat Wasabi, Kit Kat potatoes, Kit Kat green tea . are the kind of Kit Kat very popular in Japan.

9. Pillow for lonely man

In Japan there is a very special type of pillow only for lonely men. Going to sleep with these pillows, they will feel like they are in the heart of the girl they want.

10. Pillow for single girls

Pillows for single girls are also unique, as if they were lying on the men they dreamed of.

11. Ice cream with enough flavor

Like Kit Kat, there are quite a number of creams in Japan with different flavors.

12. Strange parking spots

There are many parking spots in Japan. They are usually built near commercial centers.

13. Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is not uncommon, but the strange thing is, in Japan, this is a dish with ice cream, vermicelli, pancake and chips!

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15. Elevator operator

Currently, most elevators do not need elevator operators. However, in Japan, you will easily see the uniformed girls standing next to the elevator doing this task.

16. Sleep at the office

In Japan, it is perfectly acceptable for employees to sleep at the office. They think that by doing so, employees will work harder and more effectively.

17. Fake fangs

In recent years, Japanese girls tend to have teeth surgery to create fake canines.

18. Children wipe the floor

Parents will no longer be busy cleaning the house and not having to worry about them being too playful. Just let your child wear clothes designed with one side of a mop, and they will be free to crawl between the house and help you move quickly.