20 Exceedingly Cool Facts About Japan Most People Go Their Whole Life Without Knowing
1.Japan is made up of over 6,000 islands that stretch over 1,500 miles.
Chances are you think of Japan as the single island of Honshu, home to the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But in reality, Japan is a chain of islands that includes well over 6,000 islands. And thanks to the placement of the islands from north to south, you'll find a huge variety of climates from Hokkaido's deep snow (and amazing skiing) in the north to Okinawa's beaches and crystal blue water in the south.
2.The capital of Tokyo is the most populated city in the world, but it's surprisingly quiet.
3.It's one of safest countries in the world.
4.Japanese has one of the highest life expectancies in the world — with an average lifespan of 84.5 years.
5.Relatedly, Japan is home to the oldest living person, who recently celebrated her 118th birthday.
6.Japan sells more adult diapers than children's diapers.
In a report from 2019, NPR announced that the number of births in Japan fell to record lows, a testament to the country's aging population. If you need more proof, look at the fact that Japan sells 2.5 times more adult diapers than baby diapers.
