12 Reasons Japanese Culture Is Deeply Disturbing, But Still Wonderfully Fascinating

9. There Are Tons of Wildly Inappropriate Taste Combinations

In Japan, it would seem that they’ve made a habit of trying to test their taste buds at every given opportunity. As a result, some of the world’s most strange flavor combinations can be found in the tiny, island nation. Ever wanted salami Doritos? How about wasabi ice cream? What’s even more surprising is that most people tend to be pleasantly surprised by these taste sensations.