5 fascinating facts about Japan

Japan is home to the fastest train in the world, not actually the Bullet Train but the Maglev, which is actually the fastest train with a record of reaching 603km/h. The trains use powerful electromagnets to levitate and propel carriages, eliminating wheel-on-rail friction for, smooth travel.

You can stay in a hotel run by robots, Japan’s Henn na Hotel is staffed almost entirely by robots. At check-in, a multilingual humanoid or even a dinosaur-shaped receptionist will greet you! Facial recognition technology replaces room keys and robotic arms store luggage.

Home to some wonderful wildlife and some of the country’s most incredible animals which include the sika deer, red-crowned crane, stellar’s sea eagle and the very cool Japanese macaque monkey. You can actually soak in a hot spring with snow monkeys.

You can fish for your own dinner in Tokyo - At Zauo, which is a restaurant chain with 11 locations a restaurant designed like a giant wooden boat, diners don’t just order food, they catch it. Armed with a fishing rod, you'll try your luck in the restaurant's large indoor aquarium.

You can rent fake family and friends, rental services provide actors who will play any role you need. Some people hire fake family members for social events, while others use them to practice dating! There are hundreds of such companies across the country, serving clients who want to fill a void.