JAPAN 日本

Japan is my dream travel destination, I start loving japan

because of their culture, tradition, and also their land location. I
love how japan conserve their tradition and culture despite of
the modern standards. My father used to work in japan for
almost two years. He said that japan is like you’re in different
world. Their foods are fresh, and also their attitude and
characteristics are different. There are so many reasons why to
visit japan like :
 It's easy to get around on public transportation.
 Japan is very clean.
 Japanese people are polite and friendly.
 The incredible natural landscapes.
 The large number of UNESCO sites.
 The majestic temples in Japan.
 The unique castles.
 The spectacular cherry blossom season.

Japan is also famous for their anime.

Anime is known around the world,
because of its different stories and
animation. The best thing about
Japan is its unique diversity. It has
everything one could want, mixed into
one. It's crazy, yet peaceful, it's fast –
paced, but relaxed. It's just a magical
city that will captivate you, and leave
you enchanted
 Japan (Japanese: 日本, Nippon [ɲippoꜜɴ] (About
this soundlisten) or Nihon [ɲihoꜜɴ] (About this
soundlisten)) is an island country in East Asia,
located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It is
bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, and
extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north
toward the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.
Part of the Ring of Fire, Japan spans an archipelago
of 6852 islands covering 377,975 square
kilometers (145,937 sq mi); the five main islands
are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and
Okinawa. Tokyo is Japan's capital and largest city;
other major cities include Yokohama, Osaka,
Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto.
Japan is the eleventh-most populous country in the
world, as well as one of the most densely populated
and urbanized. About three-fourths of the country's
terrain is mountainous, concentrating its
population of 125.48 million on narrow coastal
plains. Japan is divided
into 47 administrative
prefectures and eight
traditional regions. The
Greater Tokyo Area is
the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with more
than 37.4 million residents. Japan has been inhabited since the
Upper Paleolithic period (30,000 BC), though the first mentions
of the archipelago appear in Chinese chronicles from the 1st
century AD. Between the 4th and 9th centuries, the kingdoms of
Japan became unified under an emperor and his imperial court
based in Heian-kyō. Beginning in the 12th century, political
power was held by a series of military dictators (shōgun) and
feudal lords (daimyō), and enforced by a class of warrior
nobility (samurai). After a century-long period of civil war, the
country was reunified in 1603 under the Tokugawa shogunate,
which enacted an isolationist foreign policy. In 1854, a United
States fleet forced Japan to open trade to the West, which led to
the end of the shogunate and the restoration of imperial power in 1868. In the Meiji period,
the Empire of Japan adopted a Western-styled constitution and pursued a program of
 industrialization and modernization. In 1937, Japan invaded
China; in 1941, it entered World War II as an Axis power.
After suffering defeat in the Pacific War and two atomic
bombings, Japan surrendered in 1945 and came under a
seven-year Allied occupation, during which it adopted a new
constitution. Since 1947, Japan has maintained a unitary
parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a bicameral
legislature, the National Diet

Japan is a great power and a member of numerous

international organizations, including the United Nations
(since 1956), the OECD, and the Group of Seven. Although it
has renounced its right to declare war, the country
maintains Self-Defense Forces that are ranked as the
world's fourth-most powerful
military. After World War II,
Japan experienced high
economic growth, becoming the
second-largest economy in the
world by 1990 before being
surpassed by China in 2010.
Despite stagnant growth since
the Lost Decade, the country's
economy remains the third-largest by nominal GDP and the
fourth-largest by PPP. A leader in the automotive and
electronics industries, Japan has made significant contributions
to science and technology. Ranked the second-highest country
on the Human Development Index in Asia after Singapore,
Japan has the world's highest life expectancy.
Japan is a bewildering, beautiful country that is like nowhere else. There are so many
amazing things to do in Japan that one trip is never enough—it has stolen our hearts and we
can’t stop returning.

From ancient temples to futuristic skyscrapers, tranquil tea ceremonies to over-the-top

arcades, relaxing hot springs to cosplay go-kart rides, Japan has so much to offer everyone.

Here are some activities you can do in japan:

1. You can make your takoyaki
Takoyaki is a street food from Osaka that consists of batter
cooked in ball shapes on an iron plate and stuffed with
octopus. It’s not something vegetarians can usually eat, so we
were ecstatic to find a tiny takoyaki stand in Osaka that not
only does a vegetarian version but also lets you make your
own. The owner of Self Takoyaki Bar Iduco is a friendly guy,
and it was fun making our messy takoyaki and filling them
with green onion, pickled ginger, mushroom.

2. Learn the art of tea ceremony

Tea isn’t just a drink in Japan and I highly recommend
experiencing a traditional tea ceremony to learn more about
this important part of Japanese culture.

Kyoto is the home of the tea ceremony, so there are many

options such as this authentic tea ceremony near the Golden
Temple. In Tokyo you can do a tea ceremony at the Bonsai
Museum. Some have the option of wearing a kimono.

3. Hike through tori gates at fushimi inari

one of the most popular things to do in Kyoto is the unique
Fushimi Inari. Thousands of bright orange torii gates snake
up through a forest on the side of a mountain and it takes
about 90 minutes to complete the full circuit (which I
recommend as it’s much quieter at the top). Fushimi Inari is
one of the top tourist attractions in Japan and gets incredibly
busy, so I highly recommend arriving before 7 am or after 8
pm to avoid the worst of the crowds.
4. See traditional thatched houses at hida folk
the Hida Folk Village near Takayama would be too touristy,
but the open-air museum is a beautiful place, especially in
the autumn. It features traditional thatched houses from
across the Hida region that were moved to the museum in
1971. It was fascinating to see what life was like for rural
Japanese in the Edo period. Another option if you have
more time is to stay in one of the Gassho-style thatched
houses in the village of Shirakawa-go (50 minutes by bus
from Takayama).

5. Eat sushi
sushi is Japan’s most famous dish so, of course, you’ll want
to try it in its homeland. Eating sushi in Japan is different
from elsewhere and there are strict rules—see this sushi in
Japan guide for tips. Sushi comes in many forms. While it
all involves rice prepared with sushi vinegar, it doesn’t all
include raw fish. Vegetarian sushi made with tofu,
cucumber, or other vegetables is harder to find, but you can
read our vegetarian Japan guide for ideas.

6. Hanami is a Japanese custom of viewing the transient

sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom for a few weeks in
spring (usually late March to mid-April in Tokyo and
Kyoto).
The most popular way to enjoy the blossoms is with a
picnic under the trees. The Japanese gather in large groups
with food and drinks for parties that often last all day and
into the night.
 Japan is the most amazing tourist destination and it offers many
unique experiences that you cannot find in any other part of the world.
The culture of this country is an interesting blend of Eastern traditions
and Western modernity that can be seen everywhere. Japan is one of
the oldest civilizations and has a beautiful and diverse history. The
stunning, diverse scenery with mountains and breathtaking views,
which are much appreciated by the Japanese, offers so many different
experiences that attract tourists from all
corners of the world. In this article we give
you our best reasons to make a trip to this
amazing country at least once in your
lifetime.
Here are the reasons why you need to visit
japan:

1. Pristine natural scenery

The first thing is obviously the natural beauty of the
country. Even though many people think of Japan as a
highly modern country with flashy neon lights and
advanced technology, shopping malls and high-end stores,
there are many ways in which Japan is a nature lover’s
paradise! As soon as you travel outside
of the big and modern cities you will
discover that the country is home to
some of the best natural scenery in the
world. From the wilderness in
Hokkaido to the white pristine beaches
of Okinawa, Japan’s nature is incredibly
diverse. The rugged mountains, rocky coastlines, pristine white
beaches, bamboo forests and some of the world’s most beautiful
waterfalls are just some of the natural beauty to be enjoyed all
year round.

2. safety
Japan is amongst the safest countries in the world, with an
extremely low crime rate. This is something the Japanese are,
understandably, quite proud of. Japanese people often leave their
doors unlocked, children are perfectly safe traveling on the
subway by themselves, and visitors are able to walk around the
 cities at night without having to worry. Japan’s low crime rate is partly due to the
cultural belief in Japan where they always prioritize the common good above their
own needs. You will likely come across some situations that you might think of as
dangerous or stupid behaviour, but are perfectly normal in Japan. Japan is so safe, you
can fall asleep on the train in Tokyo, the world’s biggest city, and wake up with your
wallet and phone still in your possession.

3, incredible food
Even though Japanese cuisine is available around the world,
the country attracts millions of tourists every year just to
experience authentic Japanese food. Some of the usual
experiences are the sushi conveyor belt and sake bars and
don’t forget to try some fresh sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market or
the delicious street food like takoyaki in Osaka. For many
visitors, a trip to Japan provides the opportunity to indulge
in some authentic Kaiseki food. Kaiseki is a traditional form
of cuisine that has evolved over a period of thousands of
years, using ingredients that are hardly found in any other
part of the world. Any random, shady looking place makes
the best sushi, ramen or tempura. Even the konbini food is
tasty and freshly prepared on a daily
basis. Tokyo has more Michelin stars than any other city in the
world, with also the most three-star restaurants (12) in the world!
Add to it a variety of traditional Japanese drinks and you have an
experience of a lifetime
4. thrilling experiences
Adventure tourism is not something that one would associate with
Japan, but the truth is that you can find many exciting experiences in
this country. Whether it is snowboarding or skiing in Hokkaido or
Nagano, or cycling along the Seto Inland Sea, catching a glimpse of
Mount Fuji from the rollercoasters of FujiQ Highlands or sand-
boarding in Japan’s desert of Tottori, the options for thrill-seekers
are endless. With about 75% of Japan covered in mountainous
landscape you can embark on some amazing multi-day hikes or walk
the steps of ancient pilgrimage routes like the Kumano Kodo Trail or
the Shikoku 88 Temples Pilgrimage and witness the perfect mixture
of nature and culture. At many tourist spots like Arashiyama or
Asakusa you can also actively explore the area while riding a
traditional Japanese rickshaw.