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Japan has an almost forgotten indigenous….

Japan has an almost forgotten indigenous people, the Ainu and they were only legally recognised as an indigenous people of Japan in 2019. The post Japan has an almost forgotten indigenous…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Excel Paintings

80-year-old Tatsuo Horiuchi has created paintings in Microsoft Excel for over 15 years. He uses vector drawing tools developed primarily … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Excel Paintings appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Barking and Snorting Train

Researchers in Japan have fitted a train with a speaker that barks like a dog and snorts like a deer … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Barking and Snorting Train appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The melon drop scam was a con that…

The melon drop scam was a con that targeted Japanese tourists. Scammers would buy a watermelon for a low price and then bump into an Asian tourist and charge them about $100 for the broken melon. This is due to the higher fruit prices in Japan. These days the scam involves any broken item. The… Read More »

Japanese scientists hypothesized that…

Japanese scientists hypothesized that zebras’ stripes deter insects. So they painted black and white stripes on cows and striped cows had about 50% fewer biting flies land on them than unpainted cows. The post Japanese scientists hypothesized that… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In the 1980s Japan introduced…

In the 1980s Japan introduced forest bathing (being around trees) as part of its national health program. Known as shinrin-yoku, Japan has official forests based upon their unique physiological and psychological effects. The essential oils of trees (phytoncides) reduce stress and boost immunity. The post In the 1980s Japan introduced… appeared first on Crazy Facts.… Read More »

Seiryu Miharashi station in Japan is…

Seiryu Miharashi station in Japan is a train station with no entrances or exits, no roads or paths to connect it, all it serves is a platform for the train passengers to step out and admire the valley. The post Seiryu Miharashi station in Japan is… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Japan converts footsteps into….

Japan converts footsteps into renewable energy in Tokyo train stations and use it to power billboards around the city, using special floor boards that turn vibration into energy. The post Japan converts footsteps into…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Kit Kats in Japan are associated…

Kit Kats in Japan are associated with the phrase Kitto Katsu (きっと勝つ), translated as “You will surely win”, and thus a good luck charm for students. Katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl) is also known as a good luck food, so people would eat it the night before important events like exams, interviews, etc. The post… Read More »

Japan has so many “ghost houses”…

Japan has so many “ghost houses” that they are commonly given away at low/no-cost. The post Japan has so many “ghost houses”… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The long-standing notion of late WWII…

The long-standing notion of late WWII ‘Kamikaze’ pilots as hyper-nationalist zealots was largely fiction. Many pilots were reluctantly drawn from the educated and liberal in Japan, and many expressed frustration at the futility of their nation’s cause and the sanctity of the Emperor. The post The long-standing notion of late WWII… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »