Japan
From the crowded streets of Tokyo to the temples of Kansai to the ski slopes at Nagano, Japan is a bustling country that is an exciting hybrid of the old and new and the natural and technological. This amazing country is home to 128 million people, and most of them live in some of the largest metropolitan areas in the world: Tokyo and Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto.
For the potential study abroad student, Japan is a compelling destination. From ancient art and historical sites to busy research universities, Japan has something to offer students with a variety of interests. Japan promises to be a fun, exciting, and educational experience, whether you’re studying in the country for just a week or two, or a whole semester.
Below you’ll find fun facts, useful phrases, and links to more information about Japan.
Fun Facts
- Japanese subways are filled to capacity: station attendants often help push additional passengers into cars.
- There is one vending machine for every 23 people in Japan.
- Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport.
- There are over 100 million active cell phone accounts in Japan.
- Kobe beef, a Japanese delicacy, costs over $100 per pound.
Phrases
Japanese is the national language of the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Here are some Japanese phrases that you might find useful.
- Hello Konnichiwa
- Goodbye Sayonara
- Thank you Arigato
- Excuse me Gomen nasai
- Where is the bathroom? Toire wa doko desu ka?
Links
Embassy of the United States, Tokyo Japan
Embassy of Japan in the United States