Here are some Fun-facts about Japan. How many did you know?
1. Hello Kitty is originally Japanese. 2. The Japanese have invented Humanoids. 3. Japanese erasers won't stick to your hand. 4. Musashi's Japanese Steakhouse is named after Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary samurai. 5. The word "Gohan" actually refers to steamed rice, but since rice is eaten with every meal, it became know as the meal itself. 6. In Japan, Santa Claus is a Buddhist without a shirt. 7. The world's first novel, The Tale of Genji, was written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu of Old Japan. 8. The current Olympic Champion in men's figure skating is Yuzuru Hanyu from Sendai, a city in the north eastern region of Japan. He is the first man to win back-to-back Olympic gold in the men's division in 66 years, and the only Japanese man to claim the title.