1. The Culture
Japan has one of the most
sophisticated cultures in the world. You can find something that is not
available in other places, and you can learn new thing from the cultures. Plus,
you can actually have fun with some of the traditional games from Japan,
including Shogi (Japanese Chess), Kingyo Sukui (Goldfish Scooping), and so on.
2. The Transportation
Japan has the best public
transportation system you’d like to try on in person. One of Japan’s prideful
transportation systems is the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), which runs at maximum
320km/h, giving the finest scenery of Japan on the way. Also, Japan’s trains
are rarely to never late, so you can enjoy a flawless trip onboard the train
while relaxing yourself.
3.
The Nature
Being a stratovolcanic archipelago,
Japan has the best view on its mountains. For example, the Mount Fuji offers a
sight for sore eyes along with lots of cherry blossom trees during spring
season. The sea, the Kaigan (seashore) can be a pleasing view in the morning
after you wake up. Japan’s seashore is one of the most beautiful, cleanest
seashores you can find in this world, one example being the Miyako-jima
seashore.
4. The History
Japan is known as an old country
with so much history in it. The legacy from the ancestors, including buildings,
sculptures, paintings, and so on, has been a source of tourism for the nation.
One example includes the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, and Ryoan-ji,
each having their own philosophy and meaning behind.
5. The Technology
Japan is also one of the pioneers
of technology advancement in the world. Lots of museums and exhibitions
dedicated to technology are available to visit, giving you the idea how
technology advances humanity, and you can try the stuffs there, live! From
remote-controlled robots to smart apps, everything is there.
6. Akihabara!
Yes! The source of the otaku culture!
There are lots of stuffs you can find here, from cafés filled with cute maids
to gigantic plastic models on the street. You can find some anime goods and
street cosplayers, too! Not to mention that Akihabara is the source for
electronic devices in Japan, so you can find some gadgets you want, cheaper!
Also, there is this Gachapon, a special kind of Japanese vending machine, but
instead of dropping drinks or foods, this machine drops small (but super cute)
prizes, especially each Gachapon machine drops different prizes and specializes
mostly about manga, anime, games, movies and small toys such as miniature
animals or foods.
There go the reasons to travel to
Japan. Feeling like want to go there yet? If you want to visit Japan, I would
recommend to visit it during the spring season because it is not too cold or
too hot (around April-June). Have a nice trip!
-Ardiansyah