Ganguro

Ganguro (blackface) is an eccentric fashion trend among Japanese girls.

Naked festival

Thousands of Japanese men will take off their clothes during the Hadaka Matsuri festival held every February.

Maid coffee

This is a coffee model where waitresses will transform into maids.

Love hotel

Hotels designed for couples are increasingly popular in Japan.

Mr Kanso

This is a famous Japanese restaurant that only serves canned food.

Vending machine

At first glance, most Japanese vending machines are not much different from those in Europe.

Hide your thumb

The Japanese believe that if a hearse passes by, you must make a fist to hide your thumb.

Eat KFC on Christmas Eve

Christmas is not a national holiday and only 1% of the country’s population follows Christianity, but today, many Japanese residents celebrate this day at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).

Gas mask island

Part of the Izu archipelago, Miyake-jima is an island known for having the active Oyama volcano.

The shortest escalator in the world

The world’s shortest escalator is located in the basement of More shopping center, in Kawasaki, Japan.

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Vy An (according to Telegraph)