6 Reasons Why Does Japan Use So Much Toilet Paper?

Strictly speaking, the consumption of Japanese toilet paper is not the first in the world, but the per capita consumption of Japanese toilet paper is also amazing. In per capita terms, the per capita consumption of toilet paper in the United States reached 141 volumes, the largest in the world. In addition, the annual per capita consumption of toilet paper in Germany was 134 volumes and that in the United Kingdom was 127 volumes, compared with 91 volumes in Japan.

Reason 1: Culture

Every time something special happens in Japan, the first reaction of the Japanese is to buy toilet paper, which has almost become a Japanese culture and habit. The amount of toilet paper consumed in Japan is amazing, which is still related to Japan's environment.

Reason 2: Pollen Allergy

The "national disease" in Japan is pollen allergy. Spring is the season when Japanese cherry blossoms are in full bloom. It is the most beautiful time in Japan, but it is also the most troublesome time for Japanese. According to the current statistics, two out of every five people in Japan have pollen allergy, which can even reach half in many counties of Honshu Island. When pollen flies everywhere in spring, it is also a time for Japanese to shed tears.

After the war, Japan once planted a large number of fast-growing trees such as Cryptomeria fortunei in order to restore forest coverage. Unexpectedly, Cryptomeria fortunei was everywhere later, which became a nightmare for many people in Japan, because Cryptomeria fortunei can blossom and has a large amount of pollen. Because there are too many pollen allergy groups in Japan, the consumption of toilet paper keeps rising every time the flowers bloom.