Japan interesting facts

1. Raw horse meat is a popular food in Japan.
2. Japanese celebrate Christmas, but it is more like Valentine's day in the western world.
3. More than 70% of Japan consists of mountains, including more than 200 volcanoes.
4. Coffee is very popular and Japan imports approximately 85% of Jamaica's annual coffee production.
5. Japan is the world’s largest consumer of Amazon rain forest timber.
6. When moving into an apartment it is often required to give the landlord a "gift" of money equal to two months rent.
7. Some men in Japan shave to their heads to apologize.
8. Some women in Japan cut their hair after breaking up with a boyfriend.
9. Some traditional Japanese companies conduct a morning exercise session for the workers to prepare them for the day's work.