Japan and the United States -- Fun Facts to Know and Share!

In the U.S., Shonen Jump magazine costs $4.99, and comes out once a month.
In Japan, Shonen Jump magazine costs about $3 (US), and it comes out once a week.

In the U.S., sushi is trendy and exotic, and a plate of salmon sushi (two pieces) costs around $5.00.
In Japan, sushi is fast food, and a plate of salmon sushi (two pieces) costs about a buck.

In the U.S., the interstates are often three or four lanes in each direction.
In Japan, the expressways are often one lane in each direction.

In the U.S., some people think that sticky rice has been made incorrectly.
In Japan, some people wonder what's wrong with Americans that they think this way.

In the U.S., people are astonished that I can speak some Japanese.
In Japan, people are astonished that I can speak some Japanese.