Fascinating Facts About Japan That Will Surprise You

BY: BHARAT EXPRESS

If a train is delayed by just 5 minutes, railway companies issue official 'delay certificates' for passengers to show their bosses.

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The 1,000+ wild deer in Nara Park will actually bow their heads to tourists to politely ask for a cracker.

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Japan has roughly one vending machine for every 30 people, dispensing everything from hot canned coffee to fresh fruit and umbrellas.

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The Shirogane Blue Pond in Hokkaido naturally turns a vivid, glowing blue due to aluminium particles from nearby hot springs.

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Japanese schools don’t hire janitors; instead, students set aside time every day to sweep, mop, and clean their own classrooms.

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Okunoshima is a small, dedicated sanctuary completely overrun by hundreds of friendly, free-roaming wild rabbits.

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Japan invented capsule hotels in 1979 to provide cheap, stackable overnight berths for commuters who missed the last train home.

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Japan experiences over 1,500 earthquakes a year, prompting skyscrapers to be built on giant shock absorbers that safely sway during tremors.

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BY: BHARAT EXPRESS