Japan is a unique country with old traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. This country is able to be modern, while never losing its individuality. Sometimes we’re even tempted to think that Japanese people are from a different planet or from the future. Their approach to ordinary things makes us feel excited and astounded.

Bright Side wants to share 13 reasons to be a bit envious of Japanese people’s lives.

13. Aesthetics are really important for Japanese people.

Japan knows everything about unusual celebrations. For example, weddings based on famous video games or anime are often held there. Recently, the Pokémon theme with huge Pikachus and an official stylized marriage certificate has become really popular. By the way, the wedding planning company has officially united with The Pokémon Company.

3. Tokyo is recognized as one of the best cities in the world.

In 2021, Tokyo was recognized as the fifth safest city in the world in terms of personal security, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and health. Experts assessed all the cities, from basic (safety and ecology) to specific ones. For example, urbanists took into account factors like reviving old industrial areas in a city and the cost of a glass of wine at bars.

2. Japan has the greatest number of centenarians.

In Japan, the life expectancy is the highest — 84 years, on average. Today, there are more than 80,000 people who are older than 100 years old in Japan. And there are several reasons for that. First, healthcare became a whole lot better in recent years. Second, the high welfare of citizens also plays an important role. Third, Japanese people have started paying more attention to elderly people: different gerontology centers that study various aspects of human aging and methods of struggle against it have appeared in Japan.

1. Hospitality

A Reddit user posted this picture and wrote, “A kind man insisted on buying an omelet for my elderly father while we were in a Tokyo market. Can anyone tell me why?” People in the comments said it was a normal thing in Japan, “He saw your father, knew he was a foreigner traveling there, and wanted to give him both something he thought he would like and a good memory of his trip.”

Would you like to visit this amazing country? Have you already been there? Share your impressions with us!

Please note: This article was updated in August 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.