Tag Archives: Japan

WTF Fun Fact 13330 – Kamikatsu Recycling

A town in Japan has 45 categories of recyclables. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13330 – Kamikatsu Recycling appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Raccoon Invasion: The Unintended Consequences of Pet Imports in Japan

In 1977, the airing of an anime based on the book Rascal in Japan led to the importation of thousands of North American raccoons as pets, which were eventually released into the wild and have since become an invasive species in the country. As a result of the raccoon population explosion in Japan, government officials… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13248 – The Wind Phone

Thousands of people visit a disconnected phone in Japan. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13248 – The Wind Phone appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Toyota Camry is named after…

Toyota Camry is named after the “Kanmuri,” a traditional long hat worn by the Japanese Emperor and other aristocrats. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13137 – The Snowiest City in the World

The snowiest city in the world is in Japan. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13137 – The Snowiest City in the World appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13095 – Hiroshima, Rabbit Island

There’s an island inhabited only by rabbits. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13095 – Hiroshima, Rabbit Island appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The Japanese have been producing…

The Japanese have been producing wood for 700 years without cutting down trees. In the 14th century, the extraordinary daisugi technique was born in Japan. Pruning as a rule of art that allows the tree to grow and germinate while using its wood, without ever cutting it down. Source