Asia is a continent full of diverse cultures for its extension and its amount of inhabitants. It is considered one of the most populated regions of the world. Today we want to show you some of the most special countries of the continent, today we want to show you the most curious facts about Japan, so if you are planning a trip there, know what to stick to and what you will find.

Initially, we anticipate that Japanese culture is totally different from European and Latin American. It is a unique place where ancient traditions are mixed with technological advances, what you can be sure of is that the Japanese territory will impact you with its beauty, giving you different sensations from those you have experienced before.

One of the most curious facts about Japan is that they do not believe in God. Their religion is more inclined towards the Buddhist or Shintohist. Here you will find many sanctuaries and temples, all dedicated to different gods, also famous for their impeccable structures and their conservation over time.

On the other hand, it is the only country in the world that is still considered as Empire, founded since 711 BC and its dynasty has never been interrupted, the reigning emperor is descended from the first emperor. It is considered one of the most working nations, its inhabitants can work for over 12 hours. They do not care how much time they spend at work, if their bosses do not allow them to leave they stay until it is necessary. This is a cause of mortality in the country, because too much work interferes with the health of the Japanese people.

In the same way, they are known as the most educated population, since they are characterized by imparting manners and knowledge. They are taught from the beginning to respect their peers, animals and nature, wear impeccable uniforms in order to create more serious environments, thus representing the union among students. In the schools there is no cleaning staff, the students are used to cleaning their classrooms, this is to create a habit of hygiene and sanitation among them.

Among other curious facts of Japan, we have those related to the technology since it is practically the only country that has air-conditioned seats in the toilets, it does sound a little absurd, but they are very common and are used in public toilets because they have a button to hide unpleasant sounds.

Equally, in the cities of the north, the streets and sidewalks have heating to prevent freezing. There are no garbage dumps, all wastes are recycled and are classified into four types, fuels, non-combustible, glass and other recyclable wastes. It is definitely a country full of curiosities, which corresponds to its alias “country power”, there are so many advances that if you want to know more about, the best you can do is to plan a trip to the land of the rising sun.

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