planning a trip to
Japan
Here is what you need to know: Japan Travel Guide
Japan is a unique place, it is most probably one of the most advanced country but at the same time, it manages to keep up with its traditions.
For us, this is one of our favourite country, if not our favourite and we look forward going back there.
What we loved was how clean the country is, the fact that you walk in a metropole but find traditional building and people in Kimono walking around.
People were also always friendly with us. Though they would not speak English, they would try to help.
But nothing is perfect, right? Japan is a dream destination but it is as well an expensive one.
About
Japan is located in the Pacific Rim and comprises 6 852 islands covering 377 975 km². Its main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoki, Kyushu and Okinawa.
Japan’s capital and most populated city is Tokyo.
Japan is the 11th most populous country in the world with a population of 126.2 million people.
The island of Japan was inhabited since the Upper Palaeolithic age, its first references date though from the 1st century AD in the Chinese Chronicle.
The flag’s design embodies the country’s nickname, Land of the Rising Sun. The basic design is called Nisshoki officially, which translates to “sun-mark flag.”
In medieval and early modern Japan (from the 12th century to the 1870s), Samurai were the hereditary military nobilities and caste officers.
They were the well-paid retainers of the daimyo, had high prestige and special privileges such as wearing two swords.
In feudal Japan, ninjas (or Shinobi) were covert agent or mercenary.
Their missions included espionage, deception, and surprise attacks. Their covert methods of waging irregular warfare were deemed dishonourable and beneath the honour of the samurai.
Cherry blossoms can be found is lots of country, but Japan is especially famous for its species of cherry trees. Prunus Serrulata, commonly called Sakura is the Japanese cherry.
In spring, Japan changes is faced and numerous travelers arrive to discover a cherry bloomed Japan. Though every year blooming date are different.
What to expect?
Language: The official language is Japanese. In big cities, young people would speak English, but most of the time, you will have to used body gesture or a good translator on your mobile phone.
Food: Japanese cuisine is just delicious. Sushi bars are a must to try, but do not stop only there. Japanese soups Soba, Udon noodles, Onigiri rice balls are all yummy and should be try.
Transportation: Japan has a developed railway system. One of the easiest and cheapest way to move around the country is to get a train card and enjoy it. Once in cities, trains, metros, and buses can be found.
Money: The currency in Japan is the Yen. Rates changes, but at the time we were there 1€ was worth 121 Yen. Credit card can be used easily, and ATM are in every corner.
Plugs: The plugs in Japan are type A and B. The standard voltage is 100V with a frequency of 50hz.
Safety: Japan has been known to be the safest country on Earth. Not much to add to this. In trains, females only carriage can be found during rush hours and some hostel are female only.
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