Japanese trivial knowledge

【驚きが止まらない!】日本の魅力が10倍伝わる雑学10選Japanese trivial knowledge

[I can't stop being surprised! ] 10 Trivia that will convey the charm of Japan 10 times more

“Eh?、That's why!?I want to talk to someone without thinking that I didn't know!、We carefully selected amazing trivia in Japan。If you read this article、Traveling to Japan is more fun、There is no doubt that your conversation with Japanese people will be exciting! Please read till the end、Rediscover Japan's hidden charms。 1. Involves samurai swords!? The reason why Japan drives on the left The reason why Japan drives on the left、This is a remnant of samurai wearing swords on their left hips.。There was a risk of being hit by a sword if you walked on the right side.、The culture of walking on the left naturally took hold.。It's amazing how samurai culture influenced today's traffic rules! Use it on your trip to Japan! When I talked to the locals, they said, ``The roots of driving on the left are samurai swords!''、Enjoy lively conversations with history buffs。 2. 60% of the world's octopus is consumed in Japan! In Japan、Takoyaki and sushi、Tempura etc.、Octopus is an essential part of the table.。actually、Approximately 60% of the octopus caught around the world is consumed in Japan.。No other country loves octopus so much! How to enjoy this takoyaki while sightseeing、We collect octopuses from all over the world! Try finding your favorite takoyaki restaurant while talking to them.。 3. Chinese restaurant revolving table、It's true that I was born in Japan!? Familiar rotating table at Chinese restaurants、Actually I was born in Japan。It is a useful invention devised to make it easier to cook together.。 In the conversation! "This rotating table、Did you know that Japan had invented? If you say、There is no doubt that you will be surprised! 4. Why do Japanese ghosts have legs? The description that the ghost has no legs is unique to Japan。It is said that paintings from the Heian period are the origin。This unique culture is、It is now an indispensable element for Japanese ghost stories。 Let's talk to ghost stories! "Japanese ghosts have no feet、It originates from paintings from the Heian period."、Enjoy telling ghost stories with locals。 5. Japanese are the only people in the world who can digest raw seaweed.!? Japanese people、They have special intestinal bacteria that break down raw seaweed.。This is said to be the result of eating seaweed throughout history.。 A hot topic at sushi restaurants! If you say, “I don’t have the strength to digest seaweed!”、I'm sure the conversation will be lively.。 6. Obtained the most Michelin stars! Japan is the world's number one gourmet country Japan is the country with the most restaurants awarded stars in the Michelin Guide。In Kyoto and Tokyo、There are famous restaurants that attract foodies from all over the world.。 Check before the trip! If you make a plan saying, "Let's go to a restaurant with a Michelin star!"、A special food experience awaits。 7. Automatic sales machine heaven! Surprised that you can buy anything in Japan, the penetration rate of Japanese vending machines is the best in the world! Not only drinks、ice、Oden、Rice、We have everything up to disaster prevention supplies。 Walking around the city will be more fun! "I found such a vending machine!"、Let's surprise your friends。 8. Japan is a country where the number of pets is beyond children! the current、In Japan, there are more pets than the number of children。It is evidence that pets are cherished as members of the family.。 Conversation with pet lovers! If you say, "There are more pets than children in Japan!"、A fun exchange should be born。 9. Nobel Prize and IQ are the best in the world!? Number of secret Nobel award winners in Japan、Average IQ、To sum up the academic ability of elementary school students、Japan has been selected as the wise country in the world。The reason for education and research is the reason for this。 Let's praise! Speaking of "Japan is the wise country in the world!"、Japanese people should be proud。 10. The inventor of the QR code is Japanese! Idea that changed the world Now QR code now used around the world、Actually, it is a technology born in Japan。1994An invented Japanese engineer in the year、Because of the convenience of reading information instantly、Currently shopping and traveling、Active in a wide range of situations, up to medical care。 Try it while traveling! At tourist spots in Japan、You can often see tourist information using QR codes.。"This technology、I was born in Japan! ” When you say、Japanese people should be happy too.。 [Must see the next article! ] Let's dig deeper into the charms of Japan by using the trivia introduced in this article、Make your trip to Japan even more fun! There are still many surprising information。Check out the next article、Let's update the knowledge of Nippon -dori!

Japanese trivial knowledge

How much does Japan's infrastructure cost? From traffic lights to expressways、Unexpected price and behind the scenes

welcome、Hello、Good idea! When you walk around the city of Japan、I think many people are impressed by the well-maintained roads and transportation facilities.。but、Behind that、There is more investment and technology hidden than you can imagine.。This time、A thorough explanation of the “prices of public facilities” in Japan! While visiting Japan, I thought, ``Actually, this is...、This is what we do,” I told the locals.、This content is sure to surprise you and say, "I didn't know that!"。 1. traffic light on a street corner:14 million to 5 million yen! The traffic light is surprisingly expensive。1The price of the machine is 4 million to 5 million yen! moreover、Some push-button traffic lights cost 2 million to 3 million yen.。The electricity bill for traffic lights is about 700 yen per month.、The police are paying for it.。and、Some of the electricity bill is paid from traffic fines.。Every time I see a traffic light on the street, I think, ``This is...、I thought, ``They're being supported by fines.''、Your perspective may change a little。please、Try sharing this trivia in Japan! 2. station ticket gate:1A 7 million yen precision device Japanese train ticket gates、1Did you know that the machine costs about 7 million yen? High-performance types that can process express tickets and train tickets at the same time are even more expensive.、1000It is said to cost more than 10,000 yen.。Why are ticket gates in Japan so expensive?、Our technology boasts high precision and long service life.。“One ticket gate costs 7 million yen!” I heard from the locals.、Japanese people will be surprised too! 3. curved mirror:150,000 to 70,000 yen + installation cost 350,000 yen Curved mirrors often seen on narrow roads and curves in Japan.、Surprisingly expensive。1It costs 50,000 to 70,000 yen per unit.、Furthermore, the installation cost is 350,000 yen.。Japan's traffic safety、A large amount of investment is being made in areas that are not visible to the naked eye.。If you see a curved mirror、Please think to yourself, ``It cost over 400,000 yen just to install this.''。You'll definitely feel the commitment to Japanese town planning.。 4. guardrail:1Safety measures ranging from 4,500 yen to 10,000 yen per meter Guardrails seen on roads all over Japan。actually、1It costs 4,500 yen to 10,000 yen per meter.。Guardrails installed over long distances、Due to its high safety and durability、These costs are incurred。The next time you see a guardrail in Japan, you might think, ``This must have cost a lot of money.''。 5. Expressway construction costs:15.8 billion yen per km! Japan's expressways、It is famous for its precision design and safety.、1Construction cost per km is an astonishing 5.8 billion yen。Especially the "Tokyo Bay Aqua Line" that crosses Tokyo Bay.、Total construction cost exceeded 1.4 trillion yen、This is one of the largest large-scale projects in Japan.。When driving on Japanese expressways、Think about the huge amount of investment that has gone into it.。It could be a more special experience。 6. ETC gate bar:1A small pro that costs 60,000 yen A bar that goes up at the ETC gate on the expressway、In fact, one bottle costs 60,000 yen.。Made of special material that is hard to break、Designed to require no frequent maintenance。The next time you pass through a Japanese expressway、Just remember that this little bar has value too。If you say, “This costs 60,000 yen!”、It might spark a conversation。 7. pedestrian bridge:110 million yen per unit、A reliable ally that protects local safety, pedestrian bridges are also surprisingly affordable.。1It can cost as much as 10 million yen per unit.、Depending on the installation location, the price may be decided through bidding.。In Japan、To ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicycles、A large amount of budget is being invested in these detailed safety measures.。If you see a pedestrian bridge on a Japanese sidewalk, try casually saying, ``This costs 10 million yen.''。Japanese people might be surprised too! 8. traffic signs:5000yen - 6000 yen、Expressway signs cost 10 million yen! It may seem surprising, but、General traffic signs are relatively reasonable at 5,000 to 6,000 yen.。but、Large highway signs can cost over 10 million yen.。Sign size and material、If the installation method changes、The price also varies greatly。If you see various signs around town, you'll probably think, "This is more expensive than I thought."。 9. telephone pole:180,000 yen per book、Utility poles are an essential part of Japanese streets, supporting the streets of Japan.、1Surprisingly expensive at 80,000 yen per book。moreover、Each telephone pole has an owner.、Managed by power companies and local businesses。This thorough management is carried out by、This can be said to be a unique feature of Japan.。If you see a telephone pole in town、Try telling the locals, "This costs 80,000 yen."。I'm sure you'll be surprised。 How was it? Japan's public infrastructure、Huge amounts of cost and technology are being poured into areas that cannot be seen with the naked eye.。Having this knowledge、The way you look at Japanese cityscapes has changed.、You should be able to enjoy deeper enjoyment.。Next time you visit Japan、Please share these tips with people in Japan.、Please try to excite the conversation! In the comments, the request of "I want to know such a trivia in Japan!"。We look forward to your discoveries!