The 1 yen coin can be used as a weight, because it weighs exactly one gram. Also, it can float on water.
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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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In Japan, slurping loudly while eating noodles shows that the food is delicious. It's actually considered rude not to slurp!
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Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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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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