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​Japan Facts: 5 Interesting Facts About Japan

With a population of almost 127 million people, Japan has about 1.5% of the world's population. Japan ranks 36th when it comes to population density with 869 residents per square mile. In comparison, the United States has 91 residents per square mile.
 
The Japanese are known for sushi, but there are lots of other interesting facts about Japan too. Keep reading for some other fun facts about Japan:

1. High Life Expectancy

Despite having one of the highest suicide rates in the world, Japan is the second-highest for life expectancy. If you're a Japanese woman, your life expectancy is 87.1 years old! Men have a life expectancy of 84.2 years.  

It's believed that contributing factors to the high life expectancy are good healthcare and a high standard of living. Japanese people also have good nutrition. It's probable that genetics and other environmental factors also play a role. 

2. Japan Has Many Islands

Japan isn't one big island at the edge of the Asian continent in the Pacific. It's made of up over 6,000 small islands. Okinawa has a tropical climate and gorgeous beaches. 

Hokkaido, Kyushu, Honshu, and Shikoku are the four biggest islands of Japan. They comprise over 90% of the land area of Japan. 

3. The Most Vending Machines

The Japanese love their vending machines. There's one for about every 40 people! Here are a few interesting things you'll find in a Japanese vending machine:

• Fishing hooks and line, fish bait
• Small packs of toilet paper
• Eggs
• Rice
• Beer
• Rhinoceros beetles - kids love these as pets!

You'll find vending machines on every corner. 

4. Crime? What Crime?

If you're traveling to Japan, don't worry about crime. It's one of the safest countries in the world. Japan is safe enough that people don't always bother locking their homes. 

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5. Cleanliness Rules

Have you traveled to lots of different countries? Chances are, you've come across some pretty dirty places. But Japan won't be one of them. 

Cleanliness and order are a big deal in Japan. Here's an interesting fact: Many schools in Japan make students clean their own classrooms and bathrooms! 

This teaches discipline, order, and cleanliness. It also means there's no need for janitors.

If you enter a Japanese home, take your shoes off first. The Japanese don't want you tracking germs through the house. 

Interesting Facts About Japan

These are only a few of the many interesting facts about Japan. It's a beautiful island nation with one of the highest life-expectancy rates in the world.

You'll find one of the highest rates of vending machines per person and the machines have some cool stuff for sale. 

If you like visiting countries with a low crime rate, then you'll love Japan. Cities, schools, and homes are all very clean. If you're looking for your next travel destination, look no further than Japan. 

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