The first foreigner to become a samurai was an African slave.
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In Japan, more adult diapers are sold than baby diapers.
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In Japan, watermelons are grown into the shape of a square so they are easier to stack and transport.
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Japanese schools do not have proms.
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The CEO of Japan Airlines makes $90,000 a year, less than the pilots. During an interview, he said "We in Japan learned during the bubble economy that businesses who pursue money first fail. The business world has lost sight of this basic tenet of business ethics."
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The Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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