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Japan is made up of over 6000 islands.
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A traditional Japanese breakfast consists of rice topped with natto (fermented soy beans).
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Junior High and High School students wear uniforms.
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Elementary school students wear yellow caps.
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In Japan, a night at the movies will cost you about $18 per person.
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Japanese pizza has mayonnaise, corn, and seaweed on it.
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There are very few public trashcans in Japan.
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In Japan, white skin is regarded as beautiful.
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KFC is the place to be on Christmas Day.
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Japan has about 1,500 earthquakes each year.
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Japan is about the size of California and has half the population of the entire United States.
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The Japanese are extremely courteous people. If you require something, they will go out of their way and try to help you.
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It is considered quite rude to blow your nose in public.
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The world's largest fish market is the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo.
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The Japanese people are well educated, with a literacy rate of almost 100%.
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Vending machines are everywhere in Japan, containing candy, cigarettes, magazines, alcohol, ice cream, batteries, newspapers...
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The Japanese do not have middle names.
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Guns are illegal in Japan. Police officers do not even carry guns.
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The name "Tokyo" literally translates to "Eastern Capital".