10 Things You Do Not Know About Japan

We know Japan is a country full of beautiful sakura watching spots, delicious sushi, and is rich in unique culture. But there are some things that many of us are not aware of about Japan.

1. Japan, which is called "Nihon" or "Nippon" in Japanese, is made up of 6,852 islands
   

2. There is an average of 1500 earthquakes yearly in Japan due to its location in the Ring of Fire (but most of them can't be feld)
   

3. Trains in Japan are the most punctual in the world with an average delay of only 18 seconds

1. There are more pets than children in Japan

1. More than 50,000 people in Japan are over 100 years old. About 21% of the country's population is elderly - one of the highest proportions in the world
   

2. There are about 5.52 million vending machines around the country

1. In Some company it is accepatable to sleep during working hours as it is seen as being tired from hard work (though there are rules)
   

2. Many mobile phones are waterproof in Japan, because teenagers are using them even in the shower
   

3. Almost everyone can read and write in Japan; literacy is about 99%

1. There are 18 World Heritage Sites in Japan - 14 cultural and 4 natural sites