JAPAN
In public Japanese people seem very introverted and avoid eye contact, but once a
communication is attempted they are so friendly and will do their very best to help.
Tokyo and Japan in general are the cleanest places, despite the fact there are very few public garbage cans. People carry their trash until they find a garbage can or they take it home.
Very strict about recycling.
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Shopping in itself can be an adventure when you first arrive, thing looks similar and you’ll
have no problem finding what you need. It’s the things you don’t recognize that will be the
adventure in shopping.
Take the intensity of New York, double it and you will start to get an idea of what Tokyo is like. With many diverse neighborhoods each having a flavor unique to its history and local vibe, from Piss Alley to high end shopping or youth driven pop culture chic the city has something to offer every visitor.
The Senso-ji Kannon temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva of compassion, and is the most widely visited spiritual site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually.
Neon lights, vibrant markets, mind blowing city scapes, sure but also history, culture and art make Osaka such a tourist hot spot. While roaming our local market we discovered that starting at 5pm all Sushi vendors reduce their prices by 30%, and at 6pm all prices are reduced to 50% of original prices.
A crusty old man ringing a large bell signals when the prices are reduced as shoppers scramble for the best selections. We had an awesome time doing this with the locals.
Half price sushi in hand, we make a quick stop for desert then head to the airbnb for a relaxing dinner at home.
