Tag Archives: Japan

WTF Fun Fact 13454 – Dumpling Flavored Soda

Japan makes a dumpling flavored soda. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13454 – Dumpling Flavored Soda appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13430 – Japan’s Sauna Bus

In Japan, you can ride in a sauna bus. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13430 – Japan’s Sauna Bus appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Five Unusual and Intriguing Facts about Japan

Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and pioneering technological advances. But beneath the common narratives, the country holds a treasure trove of intriguing anecdotes and unusual practices that are less known to the outside world. In this article, we delve into five fascinating, and somewhat peculiar,… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13412 – Competitive Trash Collecting

Japan has come up with a new sport – competitive trash collecting. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13412 – Competitive Trash Collecting appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13409 – 3 Athletes vs. 100 Kids

A Japanese show pitted 3 athletes vs. 100 kids on the soccer field. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13409 – 3 Athletes vs. 100 Kids appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Manjirō Nakahama: A Japanese Pioneer’s Odyssey from Shipwreck to Gold Rush

Manjirō Nakahama, at the young age of 14, was a fisherman who, along with four companions, found himself stranded on an island following a shipwreck. Their rescue arrived in the form of an American whaleship, which transported them to Honolulu. While his friends decided to stay in Honolulu, Manjirō ventured onwards to Massachusetts. This journey… Read More »

Whimsical Tales: America’s Founders in Japanese Lore

In a 1861 Japanese publication detailing the supposed “history” of the United States, imaginative illustrations depicted George Washington engaging in a fistfight with a tiger and John Adams vanquishing a colossal serpent. Source

Ekiben: Savoring Japan’s Train-Travel Delicacies

A typical $10 (1000 Yen) Bento, bought from a bento store in Tokyo Terminal. Ekiben, the quintessential Japanese train travel companion, are specially crafted bento box meals that showcase the unique flavors of each region. As passengers journey through Japan, they can indulge in these locally inspired delicacies that differ from station to station. In… Read More »

Cultivating Values through Cleanliness: Japan’s Unique School Tradition

In the majority of Japanese schools, janitors or custodians are not hired for cleaning tasks. The Japanese education system upholds the belief that students should be responsible for maintaining their schools’ cleanliness. This practice instills values of respect, responsibility, and equality among students. By participating in communal cleaning activities called “osoji,” students learn to take… Read More »