Japan's strangest qualifications

[Tephus]

Here's a list of the 10 strangest things you can get 'certified' for in Japan.

Among them, a certificate on undergarment knowledge, an 'Order of the Octopus' to see how much you know about the tentacled creatures, and a 'Dead body diploma' to become a certified graveyard caretaker.

[drasticfantastic]

Japanese are crazies, through in a funny, high-spirited way.

[David Tan]

Japanese are highly dedicated at whatever they're passionate about. No half ass efforts. If you love it, go all the way and beyond. The life dedication to whether making swords, or bows or to ecchi, porn... you name it, is what gets them to excel and achieve high levels of productivity and creativity.

Competitive environment, to survive, you gotta break out into other areas to compete better. If you can't be a top student or a top employee of a big company, then be the top expert in some niche hobby, sport or activity.