Tokyo "ant nest"
With over 37 million people, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. Many people compare Tokyo to an anthill. The city has an extremely busy Shinjuku train station, with 3.5 million people passing through the North Island area every day. On the pedestrian street, an estimated 2,500 people walk at a time when the train stops.
The country that has both sun and snow
The southern islands of Japan, close to Taiwan, have a sunny, tropical climate. The most famous is Okinawa, which has white sand beaches and turquoise waters, similar to those seen in Fiji. However, in the villages of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, near Russia, the snow is very deep, up to 20 meters in some places.
Influenced by cold air from Siberia, the snow here looks like “dry powder” and is ideal for tourists to ski.
Conveyor belt sushi
One of the interesting culinary experiences in Japan is enjoying Conveyor Belt Sushi. The perfect automatic conveyor belt sushi system here helps visitors to eat their fill without worrying about the price. You sit down at the computer, order and the dishes will be brought right in front of you by a conveyor belt. And you can eat not only sushi but also many other interesting dishes such as: sashimi, tempura, udon or ramen.
Cultural land
Kyoto alone has more than 2,000 shrines and temples, and many medieval samurai villages dot the countryside. You can stay overnight at a traditional Japanese inn, the oldest form of lodging in the world. There, you’ll wear slippers, and there may be a communal bath (no clothes, not even underwear, are allowed). After bathing, you’ll change into a traditional yukata or cotton robe for dinner.
Naked bathing with strangers
Unlike some other Asian countries, bathing naked with strangers is very common in Japan. Onsen, the traditional baths, are usually separated by gender. There are strict rules: you must shower before bathing, have no tattoos, use a small towel to cover yourself when walking, and your towel must never touch the water.
High-tech toilet
Toilets in Japan are always very modern and have a lot of technology inside, looking like a spaceship. You will see a series of buttons, which when used will create a strange symphony that if you do not understand the operating principle, you will be confused: Blow dry function? Or is it a massage option? Or turbo deodorizer? Good luck using the toilet in Japan.
