10 Facts about

JAPAN The Japanese are very interesting people. Their unique culture has developed in relative isolation due to the mountainous and island-based nature of the country. As the Summer Olympics from 2020 wil l take place in Tokyo, thousands of people are expected to travel to Japan. If you're one of them, or if you just want to visit this country some day, here are a few things that you should know about the Japanese.

10 Facts about

JAPAN

1. Smoking cigarettes is

extremely popular in Japan. Almost all restaurants have a

smoking section and you can often

find large, in-ground ash trays in

public areas.

2. Some Japanese companies

conduct a morning exercise

session for the workers to prepare them for the

day's work.

3. It is considered

inappropriate

to blow your nose

in public.

4. In Japan, snowmen are

made of two large snowballs, not three.

5. Japan has cafes where people can play with

puppies and kittens.

6. Many couples in Japan

celebrate Christmas like

Valentine's Day. It is definitely more of a

"lovers" holiday in Japan.

7. Most Japanese consider

themselves

Buddhist, Shintoist or both.

However, religion does not play a big role in the everyday life

of most Japanese people today.

8. Sumo is recognized as the

national sport of Japan, although the most popular

spectator sport is baseball.

9. Most Japanese ATMs don’t

accept foreign ATM cards. You have to use the machines

at the Post Office

or find a 7-11.

10. Sometimes the trains are so

crowded railway staff are

employed to cram

passengers inside.

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