Did you know?

1. Japanese junior high school students do not need to pass any of their classes to graduate.


2. Snowmen in Japan are made of two large snowballs instead of three.


3. In Japan they drive on the left side


4. About 70% of Japan is covered in forests and mountains


5. When entering a Japanese house, outdoor shoes are always taken off at the doorway (genkan). Slippers are provided by the host.


6.When entering a room with tatami floor, slippers are removed as well. Tatami should only be stepped on with socks or in bare feet.




Tatami An army of snowmen