What is it like to visit Japan?

Japanese people never fail to move me with their kindness and, most of all, thoughtfulness and consideration. It permeates every aspect of life in Japan, and even short-term visitors come away with an overwhelming sense that respect — both given and received — is huge part of the Japanese experience.

Where can I experience Japanese culture?

Experience Japanese culture everywhere: from within the grounds of the country’s ancient shrines and temples; in the trendy streets of Harajuku; at a friendly izakaya; or at a lively festival.

What is it like to be a foreigner in Japan?

Comparatively rare, however, is the Japanese person who will treat you like just another human being. Foreigners must constantly endure having their “outside-ness” “discussed openly in conversation, and I’ve had more than one friendship crumble upon learning a Japanese “friend” had actually been keeping me around for the free English lessons.

What is the story of Japan?

Japanese people. Japan is known for its social homogeneity, but there’s much more to the story of the Japanese people than this popular myth. A changing society. Though Japan is still a place of strong tradition, Japanese society is changing and diversifying constantly.

Why do Japanese people love origami so much?

Many Japanese people have fond memories of their first origami experiences, often having honed their basic skills in elementary schools where they learned to create paper animals, planes, and other objects with friends and family.

What makes Japan unique from other countries?

Traditional fashions such as kimono are unique to Japan and one thing that sets it apart from other cultures. Many locals still enjoy wearing traditional clothes for special occasions, including graduation, weddings, and festivals. Anime and manga. Astro Boy, written in the 1950s, is one of the world’s first manga.

What are the weirdest things you’ve seen in Japan?

They embrace the weird. Everything in Japan is weirdly unique, and things you just couldn’t dream up are abundant and/or normal here. Like this parasite museum – the only one of its kind in the world (and yes that is a parasite-filled organ amongst many other parasite infested tissues & animals on display there).