Interesting Facts about Japan

Thought I would share some interesting facts I have learned about Japan: - It is considered inappropriate behavior to blow your nose in public and to eat when walking. - Women often cut their hair after breaking up with their boyfriend. - Japan`s literacy rate is almost 100%. - Each year about 15,000 earthquakes are recorded in Japan. - People often 'slurp' their food when eating.  It is a sign that the person is enjoying their meal, and if it is not done, the host may be very offended. - Many businesses offer alcohol to their employees after 6 PM. - Toilets with bidets and heated seats are very common. - Japan is about the size of California but has almost half the population of the entire United States. - Fruits are forbiddingly expensive in Japan. You could pay up to $2 for a single apple or peach. - On Japanese stock tickers, the meaning of the colors red and green is the opposite of that on our tickers: red means an increase and green means a decrease. (Check out the pictures) - Newspaper editors make their headlines so as not to attract attention.