Do you want to learn more about Japan? You've come to the perfect location, since I like Japan! It's a fascinating country with a distinct culture and society that can't be compared to anything else in the globe. 

We adore Japanese culture, and whether you're visiting for the first time or have lived in Japan for a while, there's always something new to learn about this fascinating country. Prepare for your next vacation by learning a few interesting facts.

Here are 20 interesting facts about Japan.

1. If you're concerned about crime, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, therefore you should consider moving here. Theft of a bicycle or umbrellas left outside the convenience shop are the most typical crimes here. 

Locals can be seen napping on the metro and trains with their phones in their hands or obviously visible. People roaming around with their backpacks and bags open is also not uncommon. Furthermore, people do not always secure their homes or their bicycles! That is how secure Japan is.

2. As a defense against ninjas, affluent Japanese lords built residences with purposefully squeaky flooring (known as Nightingale Floors) during the feudal period. The highly trained, legendary mercenaries of feudal Japan were thought to be capable of walking on water, turning invisible, and commanding natural elements, according to tradition. That has to be enough to make you want to lay down some new flooring.

3. This is a very sad fact about Japan because it is a major issue and there is a lack of childbearing. In today's Japanese society, many don't have the time or money to start a family. As a result, there are now more elders than children in the population. 

And did you know that adult diapers sell more than children's diapers? I don't know about you, but that strikes me as one of Japan's more strange facts!

The Japanese islands of Okinawa boast one of the world's longest lifespans, and the world's oldest individuals, at 117 and 116 years old, are two Japanese people.

4. Animated Japanese films and television shows (also known as Anime) account for 60% of all animation-based entertainment worldwide. In Japan, animation has become so popular that there are about 130 voice-acting schools.

5. The greater Tokyo metropolitan area consists of three prefectures and contains Japan's capital, Tokyo, with a population of 38.14 million people, making it the world's most populous megacity.

6. In Japan, the bow is an essential form of greeting, and people strive to perfect it. Bow depth is important—lower bows imply greater respect.

7. Trains in Japan are 18 seconds late on average. What gives them the ability to be so organized? Many drivers don't even need a speedometer to know how fast they're going because they're taught in ultra-realistic simulations and only drive one train line. Rail firms compete fiercely for customers, so falling behind isn't an option - they'll do whatever it takes to keep Japan's massive train travelers (even if it means putting posh department stores in the stations).

8. The samurai were a powerful warrior class in Japan from the 12th century until the end of feudalism in the 19th century. A samurai basically possessed a license to kill, with the power to slay any commoner who threatened their honor. For a samurai who committed dishonor to his lord, ritual suicide (known as seppuku) was a revered tradition.

9. Unfortunately, large earthquakes do occur in Japan. The country's deadliest earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, struck on September 1, 1923. The earthquake is thought to have lasted 4–10 minutes, and around 140,000 people were killed.

The Tohoku Earthquake of 2011, which had a magnitude of 9.0, was the biggest earthquake to ever strike Japan, killing 29,000 people. Because many of the houses in 1923 were made of wood, many people died in the flames sparked by the earthquake.

10. The percentage of dissolved oxygen in the Sea of Japan is higher than normal, allowing a wide variety of species to thrive in its waters. The Sea of Japan is home to around 3,500 animal species, including approximately 1,000 different fish species.

11. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to visit Japan, arriving in the port of Nagasaki in 1543. The Portuguese's initial visit signaled the start of the Nanban trade period, which lasted from 1543 to 1614. 

During this time, the Japanese and Portuguese freely traded products, and new technologies and cultural practices were introduced to Japan, such as European weapons, European armor, and European ships.

Another interesting fact from this time period is that the Portuguese were the ones who introduced tempura to Japan, which is today one of the country's most popular foods.

12. Because of the huge influence of European culture on Japan, the Shogun of Japan at the time, Tokugawa Lemitsu, closed Japan off to all foreigners in 1635, after first encountering them in 1543. Anyone caught using European items during this ban would be prosecuted. The Sakoku Edict of 1635 was a long-lasting legislation that lasted almost 200 years.

13. The Hanshin Expressway runs directly through the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors of the Gate Tower Building in Osaka. The workers in the building aren't aware of the noise because the walls and floors are soundproof, and the highway doesn't actually touch the structure.

14. It's hardly a country you'd think of as a sparsely populated mountain wilderness, yet Japan's big-name stars are its highly populated metropolis. Around 70% of Japan, however, is covered with forest and mountains, which are unsuitable for farming or habitation. There are around 100 active volcanoes in Japan, the largest of which being Mount Fuji, which stands at 3,776 feet.

15. People in Japan don't have autographs; instead, they have their own seal. The seal, known as Hanko, is usually your name written in Kanji characters and is composed of silk or plant-based paste. Adults usually have three Hankos: one for signing off correspondence and personal concerns, one for banking, and one for identifying themselves. Tourists don't need one, but foreigners residing in Japan can get one produced in small, local stores.

16. You might not realize it when you think of Japan because it is an island country, yet it has the world's third largest economy. It's amazing to see how quickly the country has progressed, especially considering the tragedy it endured during WWII.

With all the Hondas and Toyotas on the road, if you don't live under a rock and have driven anywhere recently, you can probably infer that one of the country's largest product exports is autos.

17. Because Japan spreads for such a vast distance from north to south, the climate in different parts of the country varies significantly. The climate of some of the world's largest cities, such as Tokyo, varies from moderate to subtropical. Summers are hot, winters are pleasant, and there are four distinct seasons.

The climate of Hokkaido's northern island, on the other hand, is substantially cooler. Summers are pleasant and moderate, but the area receives a lot of snow in the winter and temperatures frequently drop below freezing.

18. The kimono is a traditional Japanese women's and men's apparel. It is made up of a long robe-like clothing that wraps around the body with the left side always covering the right. The obi is a belt that secures the kimono. A kimono can cost upwards of $10,000. 

19. You may be aware that Japan is an island nation, but did you realize that it has over 6800 islands? Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku are the four largest islands, accounting for over 97 percent of the total land area.

Don't forget about Okinawa's paradise islands, which have magnificent beaches and a tropical environment. In truth, Japan's main islands are among the world's largest.

20. Law and Order is a major deal in Japan (I'm not talking about the TV show), and it's crucial to start learning about it when you're young. That is why many Japanese schools require their kids to clean the restrooms, classrooms, and school grounds.

This also saves money because fewer cleaners are required in the schools.

Consider what would happen if this happened in your country. I can only speak for Swedish schools, but there would be a huge uproar. That is why I believe this is one of Japan's most fascinating facts!.

I hope you found these facts about Japan interesting and that they have piqued your interest in visiting this fascinating country.

Japan is absolutely unique, and if you want to do something unusual, I recommend spending at least three to four weeks traveling over the country, chatting to locals as much as possible (the Japanese are quite kind and frequently speak excellent English), and immersing yourself in the culture.

The Great Lakes, the world's biggest series of freshwater lakes, are enthralling: created 14,000 years ago by melting ice sheets, they comprise 84 percent of North America's surface fresh water and are significant geologically, hydrologically, biologically, and historically.

Aside from academic problems, the lakes are also the subject of some amazing legends, many of which have never been fully explained. Look no further than our own mysterious Great Lakes for some frightening stories to tell around the campfire this season.

I tried to limit myself to just the Top 10, but there were so many terrifying facts about this magnificent body of water that I ended up listing 20. Because they are all so fascinating, these facts are presented in no particular order. We'll leave it up to you to decide which is the best!

1. There are at least 6,000 shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, with some estimates reaching as high as 20,000. The Great Lakes have been the final resting place for hundreds of ships due to abrupt weather changes. The Great Lakes "have more shipwrecks per surface square mile than any other body of water in the world," according to Chris Gillcrist, executive director of the National Museum of the Great Lakes.

2. Because of the shape of Lake Michigan, violent currents can emerge quickly, posing a danger to those who live nearby. Lake Michigan is considered the most dangerous of the Great Lakes due to its longshore and rip currents.

3. In still-growing stockpiles, more than 60,000 tons of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel are stored on the shores of four of the five Great Lakes — in some cases, just yards from the waterline.

4. Hurricanes require a large amount of heat flux to help them transfer energy from the water to themselves, and the Great Lakes are normally too cold for this to happen. In September 1996, however, a combination of unusually warm lake water and an unusually cold mid-latitude cyclone produced the "Huroncane," or "Hurricane Huron," a storm system that in many ways resembled typical hurricanes.

5. Strange things to happen to your boat or plane don't have to happen in Bermuda; it appears that Lake Michigan has it covered. The Lake Michigan Triangle, which extends from Ludington through Benton Harbor, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has been linked to the disappearances of ships, people, and planes since 1891, when a schooner named the Thomas Hume and its crew vanished without a trace. George Donner, the captain of the O.M. McFarland, retired to his cabin after a long night piloting the ship through frigid water in 1937 and was never seen again. Finally, Northwestern Airlines Flight 2501 vanished on its way to Minneapolis after altering its path to fly over Lake Michigan. The Coast Guard conducted extensive searches and discovered only a blanket from the flight.

6. According to the Shark Research Institute, a shark attack occurred in Chicago in 1955, when George Lawson was bitten by a bull shark while swimming in Lake Michigan. Though the account seemed improbable, experts claim that a bull shark wandering this far from the water is not unheard of.

7. Sea lampreys made their way into the Great Lakes via shipping canals in the early twentieth century. Lampreys spend part of their life in saline water in their natural habitat, but they have adapted to living exclusively in fresh water in the Great Lakes. They spawn as adults in rivers and streams.

8. Pet owners who no longer wished to keep the enormous South American tropical fish in aquariums possibly dropped them illegally in the Great Lakes. Three big vegetarian piranhas with human-like fangs have been discovered in Michigan, raising fears that tropical and invasive fish are penetrating the Great Lakes region.

9. Mishibijiw (Anglicized as Mishipeshu) is an Ojibwa figure of a dangerous water-dwelling creature with the body of a horned lynx with scales and webbed paws, also known as the Dragon of Lake Superior. Mishibijiw is shown as a fierce water spirit with horns and spines on its back at the Agawa pictograph site in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Early French and English explorers reported sighting a water creature that looked like a big lizard in Lake Superior, although Mishibijiw is most commonly referred to as a shape shifter or a water cat in First Nations traditions.

10. Lake Michigan has been known to produce intense and powerful tornadoes on occasion. The Saugatuck Lighthouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was destroyed by a tornado in 1956.

In many ways, the United States is unlike any other country. The United States has amassed a slew of important distinctions over the course of its history.

There is no shortage of genuinely astonishing things to say about the United States, from its standing as the world's military superpower and one of the world's wealthiest nations to being home to one of the world's most diverse populations and the world's leading supplier of entertainment.

Although the United States has the highest number of exceedingly affluent individuals, its citizens are not among the world's wealthiest. Here are the cities in each state with the most billionaires, as well as the world's wealthiest countries.

The United States of America is a huge country with a lot to see and do. There aren't many countries that span thousands of miles, feature tropical and cold climates in one location, and still have enough room for interesting information. Take a look of 26 fascinating facts about America.

1. Based on a tally of charitable donations, volunteer hours, and a track record of reaching out to help others, the United States is the most generous country in the world, according to the World Giving Index. Find out which charity will go the furthest with your donation before you open your wallet.

2. By landmass, the United States is the world's third largest country, approximately as vast as the entire continent of Europe.

3. Six-feet-four-inches, or 193 cm, was the height of the 16th president. James Madison was the tiniest president in the United States' history. The fourth president stood five feet and four inches tall, or 163 cm, and served from 1809 to 1817. He weighed less than 100 pounds as well.

4. The United States is the only country that has all of Earth's five climate zones: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar.

5. After Spain and France, the United States is the third most visited country by international tourists.

6. The Statue of Liberty, which may be found on almost every piece of tourist souvenirs sold in the Big Apple, is not truly in New York City. It is technically located in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. Who'd have guessed? In October 1886, France presented the copper monument to the United States as a gift.

7. The longest boardwalk in the world is at Atlantic City. It was also the first boardwalk in the United States, having been built in 1870. Its goal was to restrict the amount of sand that beachgoers brought into hotel lobbies and onto trains. It is now a 4.5-mile strip of land with casinos, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.

8. Alaska was not a part of the United States until the early nineteenth century. It was, after all, a part of Russia. It wasn't until the Americans bought it that it became a US territory. Alaska was not officially recognized as a state until 1959, almost a century later. The state now has multiple national parks, including Denali, the United States' tallest mountain.

9. Lake Superior, located on the US-Canada border, is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area. The lake has a surface area of 31,700 square miles.

10. San Francisco has a lot of interesting information. Did you know that the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable man-made structures on the west coast, and that it is always being remodeled? It's a magnificent sight to behold, particularly from the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point. Because of its immense size, the bridge is always being repainted and remodeled for our enjoyment.

11. The Pentagon, which houses the Department of Defense's headquarters, is the world's largest office structure in terms of floor space.

12. City Hall Station, for example, is a beautiful location that, while not always accessible, may be found beneath the walkways. The entire city is littered with hidden nooks and alleyways. I bet you'll find a goldmine of new and secret New York sites to visit if you just scratch the surface of the city.

13. Just scratch the surface of Kentucky and you'll find some amazing natural wonders to discover. For example, Mammoth Cave National Park boasts the world's longest cave system and is a fantastic destination to visit. Just remember to bring some comfortable walking shoes.

14. North Pole, Alaska's tiniest hamlet, is a Christmassy little enclave that loves all things festive 365 days a year! Drive along Santa Claus Lane, visit Santa in his grotto, and witness the elves at work.

15. Lincoln is best recognized for his leadership during the American Civil War (1861–1865) and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, which changed slaves' legal status to "free."

16. The United States produces much of the world's music, including jazz, rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, country, folk, R&B, soul, and gospel.

17. Despite the fact that George Washington designated the location for the White House in 1791, he never lived there. The first president and first lady to live in the White House, which was still under construction at the time, were John and Abigail Adams. Since then, every president has spent his or her time in office in the White House.

18. Niagra Falls is one of the world's most famous waterfalls. Niagra Falls State Park was the country's first state park, founded in 1885. Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City, created it.

19. Salmon P. Chase was the first person to appear on this most popular bill. During the Civil War in 1862, the first $1 currency was printed. Chase was Secretary of the Treasury at the time, and he also designed the country's first bank notes.

20. The film industry in the United States is the world's largest, oldest, and most profitable. According to IBISWorld, the American film business generated $33 billion in revenue in 2019.

21. In the recent month, more than nine out of ten Americans have consumed pizza. Every day, Americans consume the equivalent of almost 100 acres of pizza, according to some estimates.

22. The Lavender Labyrinth is located at Cherry Point Farm & Market in Shelby, Michigan. An herb garden was included in the design, which was created in 2001 by Cherry Point owner Barbara Bull and artist and architect Conrad Heiderer. It would take you around an hour to walk to the center. Oh, and it's visible on Google Earth.

23. The US is at the epicenter of global innovation. The light bulb, airplanes, computers, telephones, and potato chips are just a few instances of American inventiveness.

24. The United States has the world's best higher education system and attracts the most international students of any country, with over a million enrolling each year.

25. According to the 2018 World Giving Index, released annually by worldwide nonprofit organization Charities Aid Foundation, the United States is one of the most charitable countries in the world, following just Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand.

26. Washington, D.C. was not always the nation's capital. Between 1790 until 1800, Philadelphia was designated as the temporary capital of the newly formed United States of America, as stated by the Residence Act, while Washington, D.C. was being built. Many famous elements of early American history can still be found in Philadelphia today.

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia that is formally known as the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesia is made up of a large archipelago with thousands of islands. Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia that is formally known as the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesia is made up of a large archipelago with thousands of islands.

Here are 30 facts that you might not know about Indonesia.

1. In the early 16th century, the Portuguese arrived in Indonesia primarily to trade in spices. Profits could be made selling spices because to the high demand in Europe at the time. As a result, the Portuguese acquired the Moluccas, the world's most important spice-producing region.

2. Indonesia has more volcanoes than any other country in the world, according to Wikipedia. That is correct. In this category, the country outperforms even Japan and the United States. In terms of the total number of active volcanoes, the country also leads the world.

3. After Canada, Indonesia boasts the world's second-longest coastline (nearly 54,000 kilometers) (CIA World Factbook).

4. The Javan rhino is a unique Indonesian species found nowhere else on the planet. There are just about 50 of these animals left today, according to estimates.

5. Do you know what Komodo dragons are? This incredible animal, which can be found in Indonesia, has the ability to consume humans. Do not be concerned; they are protected and can only be seen in the country's national parks on Komodo Island. The island inspired the dragon's name. It's worth noting that it's the world's biggest lizard.

6. Rafflesia Arnoldi, the world's largest flower, may weigh up to 7 kg (15 pounds) and can only be found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Its petals can reach a length of 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) and a thickness of 2.5 cm (1 inch).

7. Are you curious about lakes that change color? It's possible that you'll have to scale a volcano. Kelimutu, an Indonesian volcano, has three lakes that change color from turquoise to green, red, and black. No, this hue change isn't the result of a miracle. When volcanic gases react with minerals dissolved in water, the phenomena occurs.

8. In Indonesia's Borobudur temple, which is the world's largest Buddhist temple, there are 504 Buddha sculptures. In addition, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

9. Are you looking for gold? The Grasberg Mine, the world's largest gold mine, is located in Indonesia, which may surprise you. The mine is also the third-largest copper mine in the world. The mine employs between 19,000 and 20,000 workers.

10. The Grasberg mine, near Puncak Jaya, is the world's largest gold and copper mine.

11. Have you ever smelled a flower from a half-mile away? If you visit Indonesia, you will have the opportunity to do so. On Sumatra Island, the country has the world's most odorous flower, Amorphophallus titanium. The flower, popularly known as "the devil's tongue," can reach a height of two meters on average.

12. Lake Toba is the world's largest volcanic lake. The 70,000-year-old supervolcanic eruption at the lake was the greatest known explosive eruption on the planet in the last 25 million years. According to the Toba disaster theory, it wiped off the majority of the human population at the time.

13. The flag of Indonesia is identical to that of Monaco, although the scale of the flags differs.

14. Despite being a large city, Jakarta lacks a high-speed train system, which is unusual. Some improvement is required! Congestion and traffic delays are also a problem in the city.

15. Across the country, people speak over 700 different languages.

16. Indonesian islands make up the world's second, third, and sixth largest islands. Guinea (which includes West Papua and Papua New Guinea) is the second-largest island in the world. Borneo (which includes Brunei and Malaysia Sarawak) is the third biggest island in the world. Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world, and it is wholly within Indonesia. (United Nations System-Wide Earthwatch, 1998.)

17. The Krakatoa eruption of 1883 was one of the deadliest and most catastrophic volcanic catastrophes in recorded history, with 36,417 people killed as a result of the eruption and the tsunamis it triggered. Around the world, significant additional consequences were also felt.

18. Indonesia's national bird is the Garuda (mythical bird).

19. Indonesia's national slogan is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity," meaning "many, yet one").

20. Between 1.5 million and 35,000 years ago, Homo erectus, popularly known as the Java Man, lived in the Indonesian archipelago.

21. More over 35% of Indonesia's bird and mammal species are endemic, making it the world's second-largest endemic bird and animal population after Australia.

22. With the launch of the Palapa satellite in 1976, Indonesia became the first developing country to operate its own satellite system.

23. Indonesia contains the world's second-largest amount of tropical forests, after Brazil.

24. Indonesia is located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

25. This is one of those Indonesian truths that most people are unaware of. In Indonesia, Islam is the most widely practiced religion. Faith, on the other hand, varies from island to island. For example, Hindus make up the bulk of the population in Bali, while Christians make up the majority on other islands.

26. The Asian palm civet, a cat-like creature, is found in the country. These civets are fed coffee berries, and their feces is collected to make the famed Kopi Luwak coffee beans. Surprisingly, these are the world's most costly coffee beans.

27. With over 200 animals, 2300 different orchid species, and 600 breeding birds, Papua Island, an Indonesian island, boasts the most diversified flora and fauna.

28. Because of its effectiveness and cost savings, numerous countries have adopted Sosrobahu, an Indonesian road construction technique created by Tjokorda Raka Sukawati. This method has been adopted by many major countries, including China, France, and Germany.

29. Barack Obama, the former president of the United States, spent much of his boyhood in Indonesia. In 2017, he paid a visit to Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java. He shared a home with Ann Dunham, an anthropologist. She was a skilled researcher who specialized in village life.

30. The ‘Java Man' fossil was discovered in 1889 by Dutch surgeon Eugene Dubois during the Dutch colonial era. Homo Erectus was the scientific name given to the fossil, and more of them were discovered in the same area.

Indonesia is an enthralling country. So there you have it: thirty fascinating facts about Indonesia that will undoubtedly enrich your visit to these stunning islands.