This Christmas we had a really memorable 6 days and 5 nights journey to Japan and likewise the most effective journey ever sponsored by the Japan Tourism Promotion Company.
Throughout 6 days on this stunning land of the rising solar, we discovered lots in regards to the individuals, tradition, transportation, and delicacies experiences that made us love this nation extra and wish to discuss Japan. for all of the individuals round us to allow them to love Japan as a lot as we do.
Shinto and Buddhism are the 2 essential religions in Japan
As quickly as we arrived at Haneda airport, we went to Asakusa Temple – the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo constructed within the seventh century. Despite the fact that it’s so previous, it is rather clear, pristine and dignified.
In Kyoto, I visited Fushimi Inari temple (often known as the temple of a thousand pillars), as a result of it has practically 10,000 wood gates painted crimson, known as Torii in Japanese.
Luxurious and majestic palaces
The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is taken into account one of many non secular values of the Japanese individuals. This time I went on the event of the Emperor’s birthday on December 23, and yearly on his birthday, he’ll stand in entrance of the palace gate to satisfy individuals and ship needs to everybody.
Unforgettable experiences in winter in Japan
We visited the Sky Tree TV tower in Tokyo on a morning that couldn’t have been extra stunning with the chilly winter air. Outdoors, there have been scattered tree branches that had not but misplaced all their leaves, interspersed with naked branches. Thought of a winter specialty.
Though the climate was fairly chilly, there have been many individuals biking, jogging, and kids carrying uniforms taking part in within the yard at a close-by college, trying very peaceable.
The following day, we went to go to Odaiba Bay, the place there’s a statue of the Goddess of Warfare, thought of a mix of East and West cultures of France and Japan. Odaiba is positioned in Tokyo Bay and is the place the Olympics will likely be held in 2020!
Boating on Lake Ashi may be very romantic and it’s also possible to watch the Viking pirate ship gliding on the calm lake floor. If I come again subsequent time, I’ll select to go within the autumn with crimson leaves to see with my very own eyes the forests altering good colours on either side of the river.
And we can’t point out the traditional village of Oshino Hakkai, the place you get up and may see Mount Fuji showing proper earlier than your eyes. There are a lot of retailers promoting meals within the village, however I discovered the squid soaked in wasabi probably the most scrumptious, so I instantly purchased it as a present.
Along with being identified to the world as an financial powerhouse, delicacies is a typical conventional cultural function of Japan. Though everybody mentions sushi when speaking about Japan, by this journey we discovered that in addition to sushi, Japan has many different scrumptious dishes. Please put together tissues to learn and see our photographs of the dishes we have been fortunate sufficient to take pleasure in on this journey:
Sushi first! I need to say that sushi in Japan may be very totally different from the eating places in Vietnam that I’ve eaten at. Completely different from rice grains, very recent and aromatic items of salmon or tuna dipped in Japanese soy sauce combined with wasabi are extraordinarily scrumptious.
Japanese individuals intention for good magnificence, so their meals are meticulously invested in each high quality and look. Every little thing is fastidiously calculated to incorporate appetizers, essential dishes, drinks and desserts whereas nonetheless being nutritious. I’ve to say, I’m fascinated and in love with it.
Store freely, don’t fear about pretend items
To be trustworthy, I didn’t miss anywhere that bought items on this 6-day, 5-night journey to Japan. From cosmetics, drugs, purposeful meals to fruits, meals, and sake, I purchase all of them. As a result of the very first thing that makes me really feel safe is the standard assurance of all merchandise imported or produced in Japan.
Unforgettable issues
The deepest reminiscence is watching Mount Fuji from the best station (fifth station) within the chilly -3 levels Celsius. Like a dream come true, the cone-shaped mountain is hidden underneath the mist. The white snow overlaying the highest of the mountain is so fantastic that it’s indescribable.