10 Fun Facts - Japan


We switched continents for the week and we've brought Japan to Sugar Bay! We got out our funky fans, our daring dragons and our scrumptious sushi, and now all that's left is to enjoy every moment of the Japanese cultural experience.

Inspired by our Japan themed holiday camp, we've decided to help you broaden your knowledge and share 10 fun facts about the fascinating country - Japan.

10 Fun Facts - Japan:

Fact #1:



The Japanese name for Japan is “Nihon” or “Nippon” which means “sun origin”.

Fact #2:



Japan belongs to the continent of Asia. Japan is an island nation surrounded by the Sea of Japan to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West.

Fact #3:



Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and also the largest city. Other major cities include Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo.

Fact #4:



Japan sits along the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, so has many volcanoes and experiences many earthquakes.

Fact #5:



Ancient warriors of Japan were known as Samurai. They were very skilled fighters and swordsmen. Their main weapon was the Katana, a sharp sword with a slight curve to it.

Fact #6:



Due to gases produced by power plants, Japan sometimes suffers from acid rain.

Fact #7:

 

Japan is an industrialized nation, producing some of the most technologically advanced motor vehicles, electronics, and machine tools.

Fact #8:



Japan is a world leader in robotics. Japanese engineers are known for producing a range of human-like robots.

Fact #9:



Some of the most well-known companies in the world are Japanese such as Toyota, Honda, Sony, Nintendo, Canon, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sharp.

Fact #10:



Japan is home to many different forms of martial arts. Karate, Judo, Sumo, Ninjutsu, Kendo, Jujutsu, and Aikido to name a few.

We really hope you've learnt a thing, or two about the world leader in robotics. Japan is truly an extraordinary country, with a charismatic culture.

Check out some of the pictures from our Japan week themed holiday camp.

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