Did you know two of the oldest businesses (still in business now) are in Japan. Seriously, they are over 1,400 and 1,300 years old respectively. Founded: 578 AD Japanese construction company Kongo Gumi 金剛組 was the world's oldest continuously operating independent company until it was absorbed as a subsidiary of another larger construction company in 2006. http://www.kongogumi.co.jp Nshiyama Onsen ...
Do you like Japanese garden? What is your idea of Japanese garden? What makes Japanese garden different from Western gardens?
Do you like sake? Japan has many wonderful Sake places called Izakaya ... Very friendly sake gathering. On the the best places to meet people. The drinking age in Japan is 20. Just remember that.
When you go to Japan, you might want to try some instant noodles. They are available at any super market or convenience store. You will be surprised by the variety that is available.
Akihabara is a homie for "OTAKU" in Japan. But it is originally know for electronics parts stores. You still find many electronics parts shops in this area. Akihabara is also known as AKIBA. The music group called AKB 48 ... guess what AKB stand for ...
Here in the US, we often spend $10+ for a bowl of ramen. Plus tip and tax makes it $12 ~ $14. Of cause you can find some expensive ramen in Japan, but ramen in general are considered cheap and fast. Some of the places I go, a bowl of Ramen starts 350 yen ... many places sell their base ramen for 500 yen.
Japanese people like to look at moon and drink sake. The October moon is called Chushu no Meigetsu 中秋の名月...
Have you ever had tempura where chef cooks it right in front of you and server you hot tempura? You need to try this. One of the best Japanese foods you can find.
Of cause when you go to Japan, you want to eat Japanese food. They are so good and much cheaper in Japan (usually). But if you really need to eat wester food, they are there as well.
You cannot find huge meals like in the USA in Japan. That might be one of the reasons people in Japan in general are smaller than the people in the US. In addition, people rely on the public transportation and do o drive as much in the cities in Japan. That contribute to more expertise.