Interesting Facts About Japan - part two

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this is part two from the interesting facts about japan ..

 so lets continue ..

**  Noodles, especially soba (buckwheat), are slurped somewhat loudly when eaten. It has been said slurping indicates the food is delicious.  The slurping also serves to cool down the hot noodles for eating. **

**  Japan is the world’s largest consumer of Amazon rain forest timber **

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** Vending machines in Japan sell beer, hot and cold canned coffee, cigarettes, and other items ** 

 ** When moving into an apartment it is often required to give the landlord "gift" money, usually equal to two months' rent **

** On average there are around 1,500 earthquakes every year in Japan **

** In Japan it is not uncommon to eat rice at every meal, including breakfast **

** Average life expectancy in Japan is one of the highest in the world. Japanese people live an average of 4 years longer than Americans **

 ** Japan is the largest automobile producer in the world **

** Tsukiji market in Tokyo is the world's largest fish market **

** The term karaoke means "empty orchestra" in Japanese **

** ramen noodles are a popular food in Japan and it is widely believed extensive training is required to make a delicious soup broth **

** Geisha means "person of the arts" and the first geisha were actually men **

** Some Japanese companies conduct a morning exercise session for the workers to prepare them for the day's work **

 ** In Japan non-smoking areas are difficult to find in restaurants, including family restaurants. Many of Japan's politicians have interest in the tobacco industry and anti-smoking laws are almost non-existent.  If you are planning a trip to Japan you may want to think twice if you are sensitive to tobacco smoke **

that was the last fact about japan ..

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