10 Shocking Facts About Japan You Didn't Know

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00:00Japan. A land of big surprises. Japan. It's a place where old ways meet new ideas. You can

00:09see quiet old temples next to super tall buildings. Today we're going on a trip to find out 10

00:14surprising things about this amazing country. Come with us as we show you the fun, strange

00:19and amazing true things about Japan. In Japan, vending machines are not just for drinks and

00:27snacks. These machines called Jiduhan Baiki sell all sorts of things, from hot noodle soup

00:33to fresh flowers. It's almost hard to believe. Think about finding a machine that gives you

00:37a hot bowl of ramen or pretty flowers on a quiet street. There's one vending machine for

00:42every 23 people, that shows how much they like things to be easy and work by themselves.

00:47They work all day and all night, every day, and hardly need any people to help them. The

00:52different things they sell are amazing, like fresh eggs or even live beetles. Because

00:57there's not much crime and lots of people live close together, these machines are everywhere.

01:02These machines show how clever Japanese people are and how they like to buy things in a special

01:06way. They really show how Japan likes things to be quick and easy, and to get what you want

01:11right away.

01:15Picture a hotel where your room is just a little bigger than a comfy bed. Welcome to Capsule Hotels.

01:21It's a special Japanese idea for a cheap place to stay. These hotels were made to be useful and

01:26quick. They give travelers and people working late a good place to rest. Each little room or

01:31capsule has just enough space for one person. It has a bed, a TV, and Wi-Fi. Things like bathrooms

01:37are shared, which helps people feel friendly with each other. Capsule Hotels show how Japan can come

01:41up with new ideas, even when there are limits. Staying in one is a special thing to remember.

01:47One of the coolest things in everyday life in Japan is the super smart toilet. These washlets,

01:56as they're called, are amazing inventions. They turn a normal bathroom trip into something fancy.

02:01They have things like warm seats, water sprays for cleaning, and warm air for drying. Lots of

02:07them also have things to make the air smell good, sounds to cover up noises, and parts that clean

02:12themselves. So many people use these toilets, and it shows how much Japan cares about being clean and

02:18comfy. The Japanese smart toilet makes everyday life better. It shows that even simple things can

02:23be made very smart. In Japan, homes can be small. So, cat cafes are a special place for people who love

02:32animals. These Neko cafes or cat cafes are calm places where people can relax with cats that walk

02:38around freely. The very first cat cafe that stayed open all the time started in Osaka in 2004. The

02:44idea caught on fast. Cat cafes are like a relaxing break from busy city life. People can play with cats

02:50without having to own one. These cafes are a smart idea for city living. They help people and cats have

02:55nice quiet times together. One of the most famous signs of Japan's cool technology is the Shinkansen,

03:03or, bullet train. These smooth trains fly across the land super fast. Traveling on them is quick and easy.

03:10The first Shinkansen started in 1964. Now they connect big cities all over Japan. These trains go faster

03:16than 320 kilometers an hour. They've totally changed how people travel inside Japan. Everyone knows the

03:23Shinkansen is almost never late. If they are, it's usually just by a few seconds. Gap 2S. The Shinkansen

03:29shows Japan's smart ideas and how much they care about making things great. It makes travel

03:33super smooth. In Japan, the Kit Kat chocolate bar is like a work of art. This simple chocolate bar

03:42comes in so many amazing flavors. Many you can only find in certain places or at certain times of the

03:47year. There are flavors like green tea, spicy wasabi, sweet potato, and even baked potato. More than 300

03:54different flavors have come out in Japan since the year 2000. The name Kit Kat sounds like a Japanese

03:59saying, Kit Okatsu. That means, you will surely win, so Kit Kats are a popular good luck gift.

04:06A Japanese Kit Kat is more than just candy. People collect them, and they are a sign of good luck.

04:12Every new flavor shows how creative Japan is and how they like to have fun with food.

04:19All through the year, Japan is full of exciting festivals called, Matsuri. These festivals are a big part of how

04:26people show their community spirit, their beliefs, and their history. From big ones like the Gion Matsuri

04:31to the Sapporo Snow Festival, every Matsuri gives you a special look at local ways and what people

04:37believe. Many Matsuri come from old Shinto and Buddhist ways. They have parades, chanting, and dancing.

04:43Lots of food stands are set up along the festival paths selling old-fashioned snacks and treats.

04:48Japanese festivals are really important for bringing people together.

04:51They help everyone feel like they belong and share something special.

04:58In Japan's lands with volcanoes, you'll find special places called onsen, or natural hot springs.

05:04These warm baths help you relax, feel fresh, and share a special time with others.

05:09The water is special because people believe it can help with different sicknesses and make you feel

05:13better. The rules for onsen show how much Japanese people care about being clean, respectful,

05:19and getting along. People bathe with no clothes on. This helps everyone feel equal and natural.

05:25Going to an onsen is about hadaka no tsukiai, which means being together with nothing to hide.

05:31It helps people talk openly and honestly.

05:36Japan is on something called the Pacific Ring of Fire. This means it's one of the places on earth

05:42with the most earthquakes. The ground there moves a lot. Thousands of earthquakes happen every year.

05:48Because of this, people in Japan have learned to always be ready and to be strong. New buildings

05:54in Japan are made to move with an earthquake instead of breaking.

05:59It's very important for everyone to know what to do. They have emergency kits and clear plans for

06:05getting to safety. The way Japan deals with earthquakes is by always planning ahead and

06:09always learning new things. Because Japan works so hard to be ready for earthquakes,

06:13it's one of the best countries in the world at handling disasters.

06:20Every spring, Japan changes when the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom. The old tradition

06:27of hanami, which means looking at the flowers, started hundreds of years ago. Everyone in Japan

06:33enjoys it. Parks and along rivers get very crowded with people having picnics and parties under the

06:39pretty cherry trees. The cherry blossom is a beautiful reminder that life and beauty don't

06:44last forever. The idea of mono no aware knowing that things pass away is a very important part of

06:51Japanese culture. People carefully watch the sakura zensen, or where the cherry blossoms are blooming.

06:58This shows how much Japanese people feel connected to nature and its seasons. Cherry blossom time is a

07:05season for new beginnings, hope, and enjoying beauty together.

07:11And so our trip looking at some of Japan's most surprising sides is coming to an end.

07:16From vending machines to cherry blossoms, we've seen a country that is always changing,

07:20but also keeps its old spirit alive. The real magic of Japan is how all these interesting things

07:26mix together to make its culture so special. Japan makes us want to look closer, think about what we

07:32believe, and see all the different smart things people can do. The spirit of Japan,

07:37the land of the rising sun, will be felt for many many years.

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