Learning more about Asia
In the Chinese culture, pointing with your index finger is considered rude.
Most Japanese won’t sleep facing north because they consider it a sign of death.
In Japan, cars drive on the left side of the road and the steering wheels are on the right side of the car.
In a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride wears a wedding kimono decorated with white or red silk and an elaborate headpiece. The groom wears a black kimono featuring his family crest in white. Mi-ai, the tradition of arranged marriage, is still practiced by some families in Japan.
Vending machines are common in Japan, with one for every 23 people.
The practice of sharing a tea cup is believed to have come from the samurai warriors, who were known for having strong family ties.
The tea hut is believed to be the only place where samurai soldiers would leave their swords outside.
