Prince Hotel BlogsJapan is a pretty incredible country.
It has a unique, diverse and incredibly rich culture that dates back thousands of years.
There are many things in our society that we immediately recognise as being of Japanese origin, and increasingly more people are starting to align themselves with Japanese methodologies and ways of life.
If you’re thinking about visiting this incredible country then check out the stunning Prince Hotel and resorts spread across the country. They are some of the very best hotels in Japan and allow you to traverse the country in absolute style.
Now let’s take a look at some of the incredible facts that make Japan such a stunning and unique country.
Japan is actually the 11th most populous country in the world, despite a severely declining population.
Its people are incredibly warm and welcoming- being polite and open is a huge part of Japanese culture.
Regardless of the declining population, Japan actually has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world.
A healthy diet and plenty of personal care means that people actually do live longer!
Who would’ve thought it, eh?
For every 24 people in Japan there is 1 vending machine.
Just let that sink in. with a population of 125 million, that’s an awful lot of vending machines.
Slurping your noodles is not regarded as rude, even in public.
In fact, quite the opposite is true; slurping your noodles is considered as a sign that you are enjoying your meal- some even believe that it adds flavour to the food you are consuming.
So slurp away!
A little over 80% of Japan’s land mass is actually mountainous.
There are over 100 active volcanoes, and you can embark on all kinds of mountain adventures like skiing, hiking, trekking and climbing. Check out the Karuizawa Prince Hotel for the perfect Japanese mountain experince.
Tokyo is the world’s most populated megacity, as the massive metropolitan area has a population of a little under 38 million people.
So make sure you plan your trip in advance and book a room at the Tokyo Prince Hotel– if you’re looking for hotels in Minato, Tokyo then look no further!
You can actually visit restaurants in Japan that have shelves much like many supermarkets.
You can choose your cuisine from thousands of choices and the chefs will pop
the can and cook it up for you then and there.
It’s an actual canned food restaurant!
There are an estimated 1500 earthquakes across Japan every year- although thankfully most of them are very small and don’t do any damage.
It is one of the most active and volcanic countries on the planet.
The people of Japan don’t really do Christmas in the same way we do in the western world.
Instead they flock to KFCs all over the country and enjoy a fried chicken meal. It’s totally true!
It became a tradition in the 70s as western culture began to filter into everyday society in Japan; and KFC capitalised on it by telling the Japanese people that it’s what Americans have for Christmas Dinner!
So there you have it; some incredible facts that show off just how unique Japan is.
Come and explore one of the most gorgeous and fertile countries on the face of the earth, and learn a thing or two about the extraordinary Japanese culture while you are here!
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