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In Japan, there are more pets than there are children.
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Tsunami Stones
Around 300 ft uphill from the highest water level reached by the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami sits a centuries-old stone marker that warns: “Do not build your homes below this point!”
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The 1 yen coin can be used as a weight, because it weighs exactly one gram. Also, it can float on water.
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In Tokyo, there’s a self-proclaimed superhero who goes by the name Mangetsu Man. Keeping his identity secret, he wears a purple bodysuit with a large yellow smiley head. His self-described mission is to keep the city trash-free.
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Japan Kit Kat Flavors
In Japan, over 200 flavors of Kit Kat have been introduced since 2000, including cucumber, ginger ale, soy sauce, wasabi, green tea, and lemon vinegar.
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Trendy Crooked Teeth
In Japan, ‘yaeba’ (or crooked teeth) in girls is considered cute and attractive. Girls actually undergo procedures to un-straighten their teeth.
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Yakuza Aid
During the 1995 and 2011 Japanese Earthquakes, the Yakuza provided aid such as food, water, blankets, and diapers, much faster than the Japanese government.
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Healthiest Place on Earth
Japan's Okinawa Island has more than 450 people living above the age of 100, and is known as the healthiest place on Earth.
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