The Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
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Japanese engineers were asked to redesign the front end of the Bullet Train because it carried enough speed to create a sonic boom whenever it exited a tunnel. Residents could feel the blast from miles away.
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In Japan, watermelons are grown into the shape of a square so they are easier to stack and transport.
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Japanese schools do not have proms.
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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The Japanese, on average, are the shortest people.
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In Japan, gambling is illegal. However, they circumvent the law by giving out prizes instead of cash, which the winner can then sell back to the establishment for cash.
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