9 Interesting Facts about Japan 

9 Interesting Facts about Japan
It is probably known to you that Japan is the land of the rising sun because it is the country that sees the sun first. But I can bet there are many other interesting and fun facts about Japan that are beyond your imagination.
So let's jump into the video where I'm going to talk about the 9 interesting facts about Japan that people usually don't know.
1. Japan is an island country, but very few people know that it has nearly 6,800 islands.
2. "Suicide Forest". Yeah, you heard it right! Japan has a forest called the Aokigahara forest that is considered the perfect place to die.
3. Have you seen the square watermelons? Awkward right? Japanese farmers actually cultivate the square watermelons because it is more accessible to stack and store.
4. Japanese are punctual. Similarly, their trains are punctual too. You know the average delay time of their train is only 18 seconds!
5. The most awkward thing about Japan is that it has more pets than children. Not only that, the Japanese sell more adult diapers than child diapers.
6. The interesting fact is their longest life expectancy. On the island of Okinawa, you will find people who have lived more than 100 years.
7. If you have tattoos, then you should avoid going to the public bathhouses, pools, and hot springs in Japan. Because many pools, hot springs, and public bathhouses do not allow customers with tattoos.
8. You can buy anything from vending machines. I literally mean anything from food like Ramen, french fries, ice cream, and green tea to stuff like toys, underwear, and tech gadgets. And Japan has a vending machine for every 23 people. So naturally, you'll see vending machines here and there when you're in Japan.
9. Funny! But yes, you can take a nap on the job. Even the Japanese encourage people to take a nap during working time. They believe napping on the job shows that you have been working hard.
These are the 9 interesting facts about Japan and if you want to know more about Japan or any other country, comment below. We will come up with another interesting and informative video soon. Till then, stay safe!