Greetings citizens of eJapan, this is the first article of the Did you know series, I hope so you will like it and learn something new and interesting^^

Did you know?

1) Japan's literacy rate is almost 100%.

2) Religion does not play a big role in the lives of most Japanese and many do not understand the difference between Shintoism and Buddhism.
However, there are also many Japanese who do understand the difference.

3) Many couples in Japan celebrate Christmas like Valentine's Day. It is definitely more of a "lovers" holiday in Japan.

4) Tsukiji market in Tokyo is the world's largest fish market.

5) Contrary to lar belief, whale meat is not a delicacy in Japan. Many Japanese dislike the taste and older Japanese may be reminded of the
post-World War II period when whale meat was one of the few economical sources of protein.

6) In Japan it is not uncommon to eat rice at every meal, including breakfast.

7) Raw horse meat is a lar food in Japan.

8) Sumo wrestlers eat a stew called Chankonabe to fatten up. Many restaurants in the Ryogoku district of Tokyo serve this nabe (Japanese
word for stew).

9) Ramen noodles are a lar food in Japan and it is widely believed extensive training is required to make a delicious soup broth.

10) Noodles, especially soba (buckwheat), are slurped somewhat loudly when eaten. It has been said slurping indicates the food is delicious. The
slurping also serves to cool down the hot noodles for eating.