Weird and interesting facts about Japan - 13 Dec.

 

Illegal to make clone

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Although it is not a regular thing to have a clone of yourself, but is against the law to experiment with human cloning in Japan, and it has been in place since 2001. If anybody is found breaking the rule, they will be sentenced to 10 years in prison or fined heavily. This law has been put into place to deter scientists from fiddling in human cloning research.

You can’t be fat

Sumo wrestlers of Japan are quite famous, but you would be surprised to know that there are hardly any obese people in the country, outside of sumo wrestling arena. Even though the Japanese have a well-balanced diet, that is not the only reason for their low obesity rates. Reportedly, as per the 2008 Metabo Law, the government monitors the waistline of those who turn 40 years old to ensure that you stay healthy. In fact, Japanese citizens between the age of 40 and 74 are supposed to have their waistlines measured annually.

People are hired to push people inside trains

Around 57 per cent people in Tokyo use public transportation, thereby creating massive commuter struggles. If records are to be believed, most of the railways operate at more than 100 per cent overcapacity. To tackle this situation, the city even hires ‘transit pushers’ to push people inside the trains during rush hour.

Vending machines that sell almost everything

Japan boasts of having the highest density of vending machines, with approximately around 5 million machines, or 1 machine for every 23 people. While the first machine that was set up in Japan to sell cigarettes, almost everything from magazines, flowers, full meals to condoms, umbrellas, and toilet papers can also be bought from these machines today. Japan’s fascination for automation is demonstrated in this vending machine culture, and almost every street features one vending machine at least.

Gambling is illegal

Gambling is illegal in Japan! There is, however, a game similar to gambling. Pachinko is the name of the disguised game, so it’s not officially gambling. One has to purchase tiny metal balls that are slotted into the machine. Balls that win are then exchanged for tokens and prizes, which are then exchanged for money.

Take power naps on the job

Yes, you heard that right! Taking naps in between work are encouraged, as they believe this improves workflow and speed. This also means that you are dedicated to your job and have worked long and hard for your job. Some people even fake it!

Shoes not allowed inside homes

It is considered rude to wear shoes inside a house. In fact, before entering a house, you will be given a pair of slippers, and asked to take off your shoes there. This Japanese custom became a thing back in the days when Japanese used to sit on the floor and eat, and didn’t want dirty shoes to ruin the spot where they were supposed to eat.

Penis festival

The Kanamara Matsuri festival that celebrates the penis and female fertility is held every year. It is celebrated in the Japanese city of Kawasaki on the first Sunday in April. During this time, almost everything, including vegetables, candy, and decorations are given the shape of the male reproductive organ or other things related to fertility.

Slurping noodles is considered polite

Slurping noodles in Japan is considered polite, as according to them, it displays appreciation for the food. So, the next time you go to a noodle restaurant in Japan, slurp and enjoy your noodles to the fullest.

 

What is the safest country for Women 2021?

Nitish sinha December 02, 2021

 

Sophie IrelandStats GateJune 11, 2021

The Netherlands was ranked the best country in the world for women, according to a new report recently published by the CEOWORLD magazine. Norway and Sweden follow up in second and third place, respectively. Denmark ranks 4th.

Eight out of the top ten countries for women are in Europe, including Finland (No. 5), Switzerland (No. 7), France (No. 9), and Germany (No. 10); the list also included Canada (No. 6) and New Zealand (No. 8).

The 2021 rankings placed Austria in 12th ahead of Italy into 13th; while Luxembourg ranked 11th and Spain 14th. Overall, among the top 20 best countries in the world, for women to live, the 15th, 16th, and 17th positions are held by Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

“There is a universal pattern of discrimination and crime against women, but volume and intensity differ from nation to nation. Regional, racial, and socio-economic factors play a crucial role in determining the objectification of the feminine body and gender equality,” said Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, Chief Executive at CEOWORLD magazine. “Frankly, there is no nation in the world that is 100% safe for women with the freedom to live equally. But, some countries are better than others when it comes to equal rights, social inclusion, and a sense of security.”

Based on a survey of nearly 390,500 women around the world, CEOWORLD magazine has released its annual ranking of the Best Countries for Women. To produce the Best Countries for Women list, 156 countries were given scores across 9 attributes: gender equality, percentage of legislative seats held by women, sense of security (females 15 years and older who report feeling safe while walking alone at night), income equality, care about human rights, women empowerment, average years of education among women, women age 25 and older who are engaged in paid work, and women’s inclusion in society.

The World’s Best Countries For Women, 2021

Rank	Country	Score
1	Netherlands	99.7
2	Norway	99.4
3	Sweden	99.2
4	Denmark	98.7
5	Finland	98.3
6	Canada	97.5
7	Switzerland	97.1
8	New Zealand	96.8
9	France	96.4
10	Germany	95.9
11	Luxembourg	95.7
12	Austria	95.2
13	Italy	94.8
14	Spain	94.4
15	Japan	93.69
16	Australia	92.08
17	United Kingdom	91.26
18	Portugal	91.23
19	Singapore	90.68
20	United States	90.3
21	Ireland	89.67
22	Belgium	89.11
23	Iceland	88.73
24	Poland	88.52
25	Monaco	88.23
26	San Marino	87.76
27	Liechtenstein	87.64
28	Greece	87.62
29	Israel	86.85
30	Andorra	86.6
31	Malta	86.38
32	Czech Republic	86.02
33	Hungary	85.08
34	Cyprus	84.96
35	Russia	84.75
36	Serbia	84.64
37	Lithuania	84.43
38	Mexico	83.79
39	Latvia	83.39
40	Croatia	83.39
41	Moldova	83.26
42	Bulgaria	83.04
43	Armenia	82.95
44	Albania	82.87
45	Kosovo	82.8
46	Montenegro	82.69
47	North Macedonia	82.48
48	Slovenia	82.38
49	India	82.34
50	Azerbaijan	82.24
51	Saint Kitts and Nevis	82.06
52	Georgia	81.93
53	Grenada	81.82
54	Taiwan	81.46
55	Bhutan	81.08
56	South Korea	80.96
57	Philippines	80.83
58	Thailand	80.78
59	Brazil	80.68
60	Turkey	80.11
61	Cuba	79.69
62	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	79.54
63	Romania	79.46
64	Guatemala	79.39
65	Argentina	79.08
66	Ukraine	78.86
67	Peru	78.86
68	Barbados	78.77
69	Colombia	78.72
70	Bosnia and Herzegovina	78.49
71	Bolivia	77.95
72	Antigua and Barbuda	77.94
73	Costa Rica	77.75
74	Bahamas	77.55
75	Kazakhstan	77.42
76	Jamaica	77.35
77	Belarus	77.28
78	Trinidad and Tobago	77.22
79	Chile	77.16
80	Paraguay	76.77
81	Venezuela	76.77
82	Myanmar	76.76
83	Ecuador	76.56
84	Mongolia	76.46
85	Guyana	76.46
86	Maldives	76.32
87	Indonesia	75.66
88	Vietnam	75.52
89	Saudi Arabia	75.49
90	Malaysia	75.45
91	Oman	75.11
92	Sri Lanka	74.89
93	Laos	74.8
94	Cambodia	74.79
95	China	74.13
96	Jordan	74.11
97	Kyrgyzstan	73.66
98	Tajikistan	73.59
99	Nepal	73.21
100	United Arab Emirates	73.16
101	Uruguay	73.08
102	North Korea	73.05
103	Suriname	72.95
104	Algeria	72.74
105	Sudan	72.57
106	Turkmenistan	72.33
107	Qatar	72.03
108	Uzbekistan	72.03
109	Mozambique	72.02
110	Cameroon	71.38
111	Kuwait	71.15
112	South Africa	71.01
113	Mauritius	70.64
114	Namibia	70.61
115	Seychelles	70.55
116	Lebanon	70.36
117	Libya	70.31
118	Kenya	70.14
119	Zimbabwe	69.43
120	DR Congo	69.18
121	Zambia	68.99
122	Madagascar	68.96
123	Iraq	68.73
124	Egypt	68.58
125	Tunisia	68.5
126	Brunei	68.09
127	Tanzania	68.06
128	Bahrain	67.65
129	Liberia	65.01
130	Nigeria	64.71
131	Ghana	64.42
132	Sierra Leone	63.84
133	Benin	62.25
134	Iran	61.62
135	Eritrea	60.96
136	Malawi	59.95
137	Togo	58.23
138	Gabon	57.18
139	Burkina Faso	56.8
140	South Sudan	53.41
141	Timor-Leste	52.4
142	Senegal	51.26
143	Mauritania	49.43
144	Uganda	46.91
145	Pakistan	44.81
146	Ethiopia	44.73
147	Yemen	43.95
148	Angola	42.25
149	Afghanistan	41.6
150	Guinea-Bissau	40.95
151	Lesotho	38.56
152	Niger	23.56
153	Syria	21.98
154	Chad	19.3
155	Somalia	14.68
156	Central African Republic	12.93

Each country was given an equally-weighted score across 9 attributes in order to produce the women-focused ranking. Unsurprisingly, Scandinavian countries dominated the list. The latest data show that some of the worst countries for women have achieved gains, even as some of the best are lagging in crucial areas. In order to determine the rankings, researchers at the CEOWORLD magazine compiled analyzed and compared 150 nations across 9 key attributes: gender equality, percentage of legislative seats held by women, sense of security (females 15 years and older who report feeling safe while walking alone at night), income equality, care about human rights, women empowerment, average years of education among women, women age 25 and older who are engaged in paid work, and women’s inclusion in society. These attributes are combined into a common measure which gives an overall ranking.

Each individual indicator was given equal weighting within each of the 9 categories. To secure a place on this year’s list, countries had to rank among the top 150 nations in the world in the U.N. Human Development Index as well as among the top 100 countries in terms of GDP, foreign direct investment inflows, and international tourism receipts, according to the World Bank data. Nations that did not meet these four criteria or that didn’t report this data were excluded.

 

 

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