Surprising Facts About Japan

Japan is one of the most developed and most visited countries in the world. We always talk about Japanese technologies and innovations. Apart from Japanese innovation, the cuisines of Japan are also famous worldwide. Japan had faced atomic attacks in the Second World War. Japan is a member of UN, G&, G8 and G20.

In this article, we will learn amazing facts about the most technically advanced country i.e. Japan.

Key Highlights of Japan

Attribute	Details
Official Name	Republic of Japan
Continent	Asia
Population (2024)	Approximately 124 million
Currency	Japanese Yen (JPY)
GDP	$4.9 trillion (2023 estimate)
Capital	Tokyo
Per Capita Income	$39,000 (2023 estimate)
Official Language	Japanese
Government Type	Constitutional Monarchy
Prime Minister	Fumio Kishida (as of 2024)
Major Industries	Automobile, Electronics, Robotics, Textiles, Shipbuilding, Chemicals
National Sport	Sumo Wrestling
National Flower	Cherry Blossom (Sakura)
Time Zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Top Export	Cars and Vehicle Parts

List of Amazing Facts about Japan

1. Tokyo is the capital of Japan and it is the largest city in the world.

2. Japan has more than 6,800 islands so it is also known as an island nation.

3. Japan's highest peak is Mount Fuji which is 3,776 m.

4. Before Tokyo, Kyoto was the capital of Japan.

5. Another name of Japan is Nippon which means "Land of the Rising Sun".

6. Japan has more than 100 active volcanoes.

7. The official language of Japan is Japanese.

8. The Japanese language follows 3 scripts - Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. These are derived from Chinese characters.

9. The kimono is the traditional dress in Japan.

10. Gion Matsuri and Awa Odori are Japan's famous festivals.

11. Ushiku Daibutsu (120 meters) is the tallest Buddha statue in the world and is located in Japan.

12. The Shinkansen in Japan is the fastest high-speed train in the world.

13. Karaoke, the popular entertainment form originated in Japan.

14. The first electric rice cooker was invented in Japan. The Japanese company Mitsubishi Electric Corporation sold the first electric rice cooker in 1945.

15. The world's shortest escalator (Puchicalator) is in Kawasaki, Japan.

16. In Japan, the farmers produce watermelon in a square shape. They do so for the ease of storage.

17. The world's largest fish market Tsukiji fish market is in Japan.

18. Sushi and sashimi are the top famous foods in Japan.

19. Japan's literacy rate is 99%.

20. Sumo wrestling is the national sport of Japan.

21. Toyota is a Japan-based automobile company and is the second largest automobile company.

22. Every year, 1500 earthquakes occur in Japan.

23. Japan has the most punctual transport communication, especially railways.

24. Apart from Japan, the majority of Japanese found in Brazil.

25. Japan faces atomic weapons in the second world war. It is the only country in the world to face this weapon.

26. The average height of males in Japan is around 171 cm.

27. In terms of land area, Japan is slightly smaller than California.

28. Similar to the Bermuda Triangle, in Japan there is a Devil's Triangle. This is also known as Asia's Bermuda Triangle.

29. Some of the famous video games such as Super Mario, Pokémon, and Final Fantasy were developed in Japan.

30. JAXA is a Japanese space agency.

31. The average life expectancy in Japan is 84 years, which is the highest in the world.

Conclusion

Japan, is the most developed country in the Asian continent. In this article, we explored many amazing and interesting facts about Japan. This might be helpful in your competition and surely will add new values to your learning bucket. Hope you had a great learning with us. Visit us at informantra.com for thousands of resources and learnings.