Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I have already mentioned the culture which plays a part in every aspect of life in Japan. We all know that things in Japan are going to be different. So what does “Japan just does things better” actually mean? What I mean is, in Japan they have […]
First-Timer’s Japan
10 Reasons why Japan is so great – No. 6. The country (Mountains, beach & rural life)
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When people think of Japan, they usually think of the excitement of Tokyo or the mix of temples and city of Kyoto, but many people don’t think about the rest of the often stunning countryside that you will find in the Japan archipelago. Japan is 70 percent […]
10 Reasons why Japan is so great – No.5 – Japanese food
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Sushi
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As I have said before, this list is in no particular order, but Japanese food has got to be high on anyone’s list of reasons why Japan is so great. Tokyo and the Kansai region including Kyoto, Osaka and Nara have ensured that Japan has got the […]
10 Reasons why Japan is so great – No. 4 Japan is very safe
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Doesn’t sound particularly exciting, but this factor does stand out when you are travelling in Japan. Tokyo is home to approximately 30 million people and is one of the biggest cities in the world, but there are no ‘dodgy areas’ to accidentally walk into. In fact, I […]
10 Reasons why Japan is so great. No. 3 – The people
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Maiko in Kyoto
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This is pretty broad again, but has to be mentioned among the reasons as to why Japan is so great – The people. I won’t go on about the Japanese stoicism and other clichés, but will try and explain a bit about my experience with Japanese people […]
Are You Being Served?
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This blog contains many posts showcasing the fabulous sights, cuisine and experiences only to be found in Japan. But what makes travel in this country a real delight is the service. So courteous and polite are the typical Japanese employee that I’ve come to think of Japan […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This blog contains many posts showcasing the fabulous sights, cuisine and experiences only to be found in Japan. But what makes travel in this country a real delight is the service. So courteous and polite are the typical Japanese employee that I’ve come to think of Japan […]