WeirdIn 2008, a Japanese man noticed his food going missing, so he set up a webcam and found that a woman had been living in his closet for a year.14312k
FunnySony's first product attempt was an electric rice cooker that failed spectacularly - it either burned or undercooked the rice. The prototype never sold a single unit.951k
InterestingWhile major thoroughfares and famous avenues in Japan may have names, the majority of residential streets do not. Instead, the Japanese addressing system relies on a hierarchical structure of districts, blocks, and building numbers for navigation.701k
InterestingSleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan, known as 'inemuri' (being present while sleeping). It is viewed as a sign of exhaustion from working hard. Some people fake it to look committed to their job.694k
InterestingThe average U.S. farm spans around 446 acres, while the average Japanese farm is significantly smaller at about 7.66 acres.38923
InterestingMost Japanese schools don't have dedicated janitors. Instead, children do the daily cleaning, which originated from the Buddhist traditions that associate cleaning with morality.365k
Mind-BlowingDuring the 1995 and 2011 Japanese Earthquakes, the Yakuza provided aid such as food, water, blankets, and diapers, much faster than the Japanese government.3512k
InterestingIn Japan, slurping loudly while eating noodles is considered a compliment to the chef and enhances the flavor experience. Unlike Western etiquette, making noise while eating ramen or soba is completely acceptable and even encouraged.272k
Mind-BlowingAround 300 ft uphill from the highest water level reached by the 2011 Tร ยhoku tsunami sits a centuries-old stone marker that warns: โDo not build your homes below this point!โ274k
InterestingThe 1 yen coin can be used as a weight, because it weighs exactly one gram. Also, it can float on water.222k
Mind-BlowingThe Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.153k