Weird things that only happen in Japan
We all know the Japanese are an eccentric bunch - from donut heads to poo museums. They embrace the downright bizarre and let their freak flags fly. Let us take a look at the weirdest things you will only ever see in Japan. It really makes me want to fly to Japan!
The snaggle tooth
Straight teeth are so last season! Young Japanese girls are becoming increasingly interested in uneven or "snaggle" teeth, known in Japanese as yaeba.
The Lap Pillow
The Hizamakura, priced at around £50 is a life-size pillow in the shape of woman's hip and legs and is apparently one of popular items for the Christmas and year-end parties.
Kancho - Sticking your finger in someone's ass
"Kancho," is a common prank often played by Japanese school kids. It is performed by someone clasping their hands together into the shape of a gun, then poking passersby in the butt while shouting "kancho!" Yup, totally normal thing to do!
Adults get adopted in Japan
98% of adoptions in Japan are men between the ages of 20 and 30. The reason being - if the owner of a family business doesn’t have a son to keep the family name alive, an appropriate heir is adopted into the family.
