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7 Reasons Why You Must See Japan Before You Die

Life is short, and we have way too
many restrictions. We are always worrying about minor things that
won’t matter in a few days. Many of us don’t even understand the
purpose of existence and simply keep following the circle of life as
defined by society.

No matter who you are and no matter
what your worries, traveling is a wonderful way to experience life. It will open your mind to new
horizons, change your perspective of the world, and free you of all
worries.
Every tour will have something unique to offer, but today we
are focusing on the land of the rising sun, Japan.
Japan is a culturally rich island in
East Asia that makes every single one of its visitors fall in love with it.
Here are 7 reasons why you should not miss traveling to Japan.

Experience Both Eww and Aww

Foreigners find Japan very exciting for
its mix of offerings. Japan is incredibly different in a sense. There is no doubt about it. There are things that may seem strange when experienced and seen for the first time. However, they also put
cuteness in everything. One example is their food. Read Japan
visa requirements
now and book your tickets if you want to
experience this unique mix too.

Experience Ancient History

Emperors ruled Japan for a long time.
Now there is a democracy, but you still find the signs of their
ancient history all around you. They celebrate many traditional
festivals and wear traditional clothes. Many houses in rural
areas are also built the way their ancestors used to build. Their
houses are also very delicately designed. 

Countless Temples and Shrines


Shinto and Buddhism are the two biggest
religions in Japan. You will find their temples everywhere. However,
they are not like conventional churches. These temples and shrines
are culturally rich. So much that they are one of the biggest
tourist attractions in the country. Be sure to see the shrines
found deep in green forests. They are worth the visit.

The Most Modern Country

While Japan hasn’t forgotten its
history, it always strives to lead the world, and so it has. Japan is
the most technologically advanced country in the world. You will find
skyscrapers, fast trains, and the most advanced robots here.

See Colors All Around You

The Japanese don’t let anything stay
boring. Anime shows are very popular in the country and all around
the world. You will see many things including trains and planes
painted with anime characters. They also organize many exhibitions
and festivals to keep things more entertaining.

Most Disciplined and Cleanest Country

The entire world
admires the discipline of the Japanese. Even their
star players clean their changing
room themselves on international matches
. And there is no law
forcing them to do so. They are meticulous at keeping their own country clean. In addition, Japan education system is considered
the best in the world.

Unique, Delicious, and Sometimes Wild Cuisines

One can’t be sure what to do with
Japanese food when visiting for the first time. They have a unique
cuisine that are mostly delicious, but they also have foods that are pretty strange and wild. You can eat live octopus, snakes, and poisonous fishes here.
So what are you waiting for? Go visit Japan now!

in Food & travel guides # Japan

About the Author

Gretchen Filart

Gretchen Filart is a writer from the Philippines, where she weaves poems and creative nonfiction about motherhood, love, healing, nature, and intersectionalities. Her works have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net, received distinction from phoebe’s Spring Poetry Contest and Navigator’s Travel Writing Competition, and share space in local and foreign publications. Connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @gretchenfilart. She’s usually friendly.

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