Location:
United States
Description:
Discover Japan like never before with "100 Amazing Facts About Japan"! This fascinating book invites you to explore the hidden depths and glittering curiosities of a country rich in history, culture, and innovation. 🇯🇵 Have you ever wondered: Here’s why "100 Amazing Facts About Japan" is the perfect gift for your children: Fascinating Educational Journey:Stimulate Curiosity:Develop Cultural Empathy:Reading Skill Enhancement:Timeless Learning Gift:Family Interaction: This is not just a book, it’s an enriching learning experience that opens eyes. It’s an invitation to explore, wonder, and understand a country that continues to fascinate the world. Duration - 4h 5m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Wednesday, 10 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Introduction
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Fact 1 - Mount fuji is an active volcano
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Fact 2 - Cherry trees blossom only a few days a year
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Fact 3 - Japan is made up of more than 6,800 islands
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Fact 4 - Shinkansen travels at over 300 km/h
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Fact 5 - Snow monkeys like to bathe
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Fact 6 - Japanese toilets have incredible functions
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 7 - Typhoons hit japan regularly
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Fact 8 - Vending machines sell everything
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Fact 9 - Japan has over 100 active volcanoes
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Fact 10 - Earthquakes are common in japan
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Fact 11 - Japan has over 80,000 temples
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Fact 12 - Koi carp can live for 200 years
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Fact 13 - Mount fuji is a sacred site
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Fact 14 - Tokyo is the world's largest city
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Fact 15 - Sumo wrestlers are superstar athletes
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Fact 16 - Japan has double decker trains
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 17 - Lantern festivals light up the night
Duration:00:02:38
Fact 18 - Japanese schools have stylish uniforms
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 19 - Bentos are beautifully presented meals
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Fact 20 - Children take part in school clean ups
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 21 - Cherry trees symbolize ephemeral beauty
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Fact 22 - Zen gardens are places of calm
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Fact 23 - Japan uses three writing systems
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Fact 24 - Japanese calligraphy is a delicate art
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Fact 25 - Public baths are very popular
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Fact 26 - The japanese always take off their shoes
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Fact 27 - Maneki neko bring luck and fortune
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Fact 28 - Sumos eat chanko nabe for growth
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Fact 29 - Samurai wore elegant armor
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Fact 30 - Traditional houses have tatami mats on the floor
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Fact 31 - Japan is known as the land of the rising sun
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Fact 32 - The sakura mark the beginning of spring
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Fact 33 - Kimonos are worn for special occasions
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Fact 34 - Japanese schools start in april
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Fact 35 - The japanese eat with chopsticks
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Fact 36 - Fire festivals are impressive
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Fact 37 - Japan is famous for its robots
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Fact 38 - Temples are often surrounded by nature
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Fact 39 - Red torii mark the entrance to shrines
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Fact 40 - Stone gardens are carefully tended
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Fact 41 - Schoolchildren wear red satchels
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Fact 42 - Schoolchildren eat together in class
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Fact 43 - Nara deer roam free
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Fact 44 - Tokyo's skyscrapers almost touch the sky
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Fact 45 - Japanese bridges are often curved
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Fact 46 - Fireworks are an art in japan
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Fact 47 - Drink dispensers are everywhere
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 48 - Onsen baths are heated by volcanoes
Duration:00:02:28
Fact 49 - Japanese children celebrate their 7th birthday differently
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 50 - Shoguns once ruled japan
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Fact 51 - Transparent umbrellas are popular
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Fact 52 - The roofs of temples are curved towards the sky
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Fact 53 - Fugu fish is extremely dangerous
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Fact 54 - Cherry trees are planted along roadsides
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Fact 55 - Families reunite for the new year
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Fact 56 - Japan invented convenience stores
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Fact 57 - Japanese houses withstand tremors
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Fact 58 - Grocery stores sell packaged onigiri
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Fact 59 - Children wear yukatas in summer
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Fact 60 - Sumo wrestlers are trained from infancy
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Fact 61 - Japanese gardens often include bridges
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Fact 62 - Students take part in after school clubs
Duration:00:02:28
Fact 63 - Umbrella dispensers are commonplace
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Fact 64 - Japan has a distinct rainy season
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 65 - Bamboo forests are impressive
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Fact 66 - Japan recycles most of its waste
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 67 - Wind chimes are hung in summer
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Fact 68 - Bamboo shoots grow extremely fast
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 69 - Japanese schoolchildren sing the anthem every morning
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Fact 70 - Mochi cakes are slippery and elastic
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 71 - Buddhist temples are home to giant statues
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 72 - Japanese trains are always on time
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Fact 73 - Animals in urban parks are tame
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Fact 74 - The japanese sometimes sleep on futons
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 75 - Maple leaves turn red in autumn
Duration:00:02:35
Fact 76 - Flying fish really do exist in japan
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 77 - Children take part in sports races
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 78 - Wagashi are artistic sweets
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 79 - Japanese streets are often very narrow
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Fact 80 - Floating toriis are unique to miyajima
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Fact 81 - Schools have calligraphy clubs
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Fact 82 - Japanese prints depict landscapes
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Fact 83 - Shinto temples are painted vermilion
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Fact 84 - Rice is a staple food in japan
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Fact 85 - Zen temples are places for meditation
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Fact 86 - Japan has snow covered cities in winter
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Fact 87 - Koinoboris float on children's day
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 88 - Temples have raked sand gardens
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Fact 89 - Japanese salute with a bow
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Fact 90 - Tanuki are mythological creatures
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Fact 91 - Koinoboris symbolize strength and courage
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Fact 92 - Children harvest insects in summer
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Fact 93 - Mountains cover 70% of japan
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Fact 94 - Japanese rivers are clear and swift
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Fact 95 - Japanese cherry trees are a national symbol
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Fact 96 - Japanese pencils are often scented
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Fact 97 - Bicycles are a popular means of transport
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Fact 98 - Traditional games include kendama
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Fact 99 - Japanese scissors are designed for precision
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Fact 100 - Giant water lilies float in some lakes
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Ending Credits
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