12 Unknown Facts about Japan

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1.Japan is made up of 6852 islands as 4 main islands cover 97% of japan.It is the third largest economy in the world.


2.Japan is covered with 67% forest and more 100 active volcanoes are in japan.


3.Japanese do not use signatures.Instead of that,they use seals with that person's name.It is called as 'HANKO' or 'INKAN' made of wood,Ivory or plastic.Every japanese individual have their own stamp.


4.Japan recevies more than 1500 earthquakes per year.


5.Japan is home for many different forms of martial arts like Karate,Judo, Sumo, Kendo, Jujutsu.Ancient warriors of japan were well known as  Samurai.They were skilled fighters and swords men.


6.The National sport of Japan is Sumo.Although,the most popular game is Base Ball.


7.Japan is a land of robotics and technology.Many Robots have been developed in japan for useful services,entertainment and many more.


8.Japan government spends one-third of its budget on the growth of Care robots to help the elderly.


9.Cherry Blossoms, Known as Sakura in japanese are national flowers in japan.Japan has nearly 600 species of cherry blossom trees.


10.In Osaka, Japan there is a highway passing through a building called the Gateway Building.


11.Basashi is the food in japan which is the meat of horse.It does not cook and eat by cutting slices.


12.Many Japanese people use robot pet dogs instead of dogs.