Japan Fun Facts
Around Camp Zama
I Feel Good
100

It is considered rude to rub these together to remove splinters.

What are CHOPSTICKS


100
This publication comes out monthly with upcoming events?

What is the BUGLE

100

Even a fake one can lead to a noticeable difference in your level of happiness.

What is a SMILE?

Lesson to learn here is that if you want to be happy, just make yourself smile until it starts to work

200

Doing this when eating noodles or soup is a compliment to the cook.

What is SLURPING?

200

Rumored to eat a sock if you aren't careful

What is the Zama laundromat 

The Zama laundromat does not eat your socks.

200

As little as this many minutes of exercise can be enough to give you a noticeable boost in happiness levels.

What is 7 MINUTES

Even if you don’t have time for a strenuous workout, a quick burst of activity can make a big difference

300

The Japanese word for stew. 

What is NABE


Chankonabe - Sumo wrestlers eat this stew to fatten up.

300

The gym has this and it's just what you need to loosen those tired muscles

What is a MASSEUSE?

300

This can help wounds heal faster, due to the release of oxytocin.

What is CUDDLING?

400
This means empty orchestra in Japanese

What is KARAOKE

400

We receive and we give

What is the TREASURE TROVE THRIFT STORE?

400

You may not get a standing ovation but doing this promises to boost your mood fast

What is SINGING IN THE SHOWER?
500

Some Japanese companies conduct this for the workers to prepare them for the day's work.

What is EXERCISE or MORNING EXERCISE SESSION

500

2 ways to experience Japan on Zama

What is the JAPANESE DINING FACILITY & the JAPANESE CONVENIENCE STORE 

500

One of the easiest and fastest ways to instantly relieve stress is to flash this

What are YOUR PEARLY WHITES?

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