| Japan is one of the countries that have the | | | | |
| best of both worlds. It's advanced in terms | | | | In some parts of the year, particularly in |
| of technology, and yet, it has been able to | | | | winter, Japan gets coated in a blanket of |
| retain its greatest heritage - its culture. | | | | pristine white snow. During this time of the |
| Indeed, Japan has done an amazing feat as it | | | | year, it would do you well to have some fun |
| can manage to stay as one of the world's | | | | in Japan's steep ski slopes. You can even |
| leading economic powers while still being | | | | partake in the Snow Festival where ice |
| able to hold on to the roots of its past. | | | | parties take place for a whole seven days and |
| And, as such, it has become one of the most | | | | where you can see beautiful ice sculptures. |
| interesting places to visit - a rich blend of | | | | |
| history and technology. | | | | 6.) Relax in the hot springs |
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| 1.) Watch the cherry blossoms fall | | | | And, if your muscles need to loosen up a bit, |
| | | | why don't you give yourself a treat by |
| There's no symbol of Japan more famous than | | | | visiting one of the many hot springs. These |
| the beautiful Cherry Blossoms. Indeed, the | | | | can be found in most parts of Japan, |
| cherry blossom, with beauty so intense but so | | | | especially in Okinawa. The relaxing steam is |
| fleeting, is something that you have got to | | | | sure to make you feel like you've shed a very |
| see if you ever visit Japan. They bloom | | | | heavy load. |
| during the months of April and May, and by | | | | |
| the end of these months, they fall to the | | | | 7.) Become a samurai |
| ground like a dreamy curtain of pink and | | | | |
| white. There's no other sight quite like it. | | | | Japan is quite famous for its noble Samurai |
| | | | who follow the Bushido code, and the swords |
| 2.) Release your inner child | | | | or their 'katana,' though light and flexible, |
| | | | are sharp and deadly. You can buy your own |
| Japan is one of the few countries in the | | | | katana for your collection's sake, but mind |
| world with its own Disney Land. And, of | | | | you, a lot of effort and time are put into |
| course, because the Japanese are sticklers | | | | these swords, so they won't be cheap. Some |
| for culture, their Disney Land is built with | | | | sellers are even picky as to who they're |
| a distinctly Japanese influence. It sets it | | | | going to sell their swords to - that's how |
| apart from all other such theme parks in the | | | | special these deadly weapons are. |
| world. | | | | |
| | | | 8.) Watch giants clash |
| 3.) Indulge the shopaholic in you | | | | |
| | | | A sport like no other, sumo wrestling is one |
| Tokoyo is one of the world's biggest shopping | | | | of the most interesting things that you will |
| capitals. Ginza is a huge market where you | | | | see in Japan. Sumo Wrestling is Japan's |
| can find anything you need, from the latest | | | | national sport, and it draws large crowds |
| gadgets and gizmos to the latest manga | | | | from all over. You can even place your bets |
| release of your favorite anime series. In the | | | | to make watching it more exciting. |
| morning, you can even see it transformed into | | | | |
| the world's largest fish market. Indeed, | | | | 9.) Do some sightseeing |
| Ginza is one place that you'd be sorry to | | | | |
| miss. | | | | There are tons of things to see in Japan. It |
| | | | is, after all, rich in architecture and |
| 4.) Sip some tea | | | | landscapes. You can take pictures of the |
| | | | famous Imperial Palace if you're into |
| Essentially, the Japanese are people who | | | | architecture or the famous Mt. Fuji if you're |
| prefer everything to be clean and serene, | | | | into nature. |
| that's why they love such peaceful activities | | | | |
| as drinking, or rather, sipping tea. While | | | | 10.) Bask in the Nightlife |
| you're in Japan, you should at least | | | | |
| experience authentic Japanese tea. Or better | | | | And, of course, what better way to end the |
| yet, you can participate in the Japanese Tea | | | | day than to experience Tokyo's nightlife. |
| Ceremony, a festival held both in Kyoto and | | | | There's no other place in the world where |
| Tokyo. | | | | 'glow-in-the-dark' is a fashion statement. |
| | | | Indeed, a great place to let loose and just |
| 5.) Play in the snow | | | | be yourself. |