MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION – Candelaria Inc.

Quezon, Philippines

CENTENO, RALPH LAWRENCE M.

BSTM 3
Foreign Language 1

IMPORTANT FACTS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT JAPAN:

They say Japan is a land of stunning natural beauty enhanced by centuries of
unique art and the “Land of the rising sun”. One of the many things we must love about
Japan is the rich culture that’s been the heart of the country. Even though I’m not been
there I can see the Japanese are very proud of their identity, and when you travel to
Japan, you will see the heavy influence of culture in almost everything.
There are some facts that we must consider and to know more about Japan and
in order for us to have a clear understanding about Japan culture and traditions. First,
On the coastal plains the population of Japan is very dense. Japan is scope of seven
thousand island with a million population. One of those is Tokyo who have most
populous place followed by Yokohama as the second largest city in Japan. Japan is
filled of over a thousand temples that reflecting on Japan’s culture of religion and serve
as the place of worship. One of these is in Kyoto, Kyoto is Japan in a nutshell. It’s the
cultural and historical heart of the country. It’s the best place in all Japan to experience
traditional temples, shrines, gardens, geisha, shops, restaurants and festivals. One of
the folk religion of Japanese is by turning the simple act of bathing which is called
Onsen. There are rules that Japanese strictly following in using onsen. First, you should
now allow your wash-towel or any soap into the bathtub. Secondly, when you leave the
bath, you do not drain the water. These manners come from the fact that you are not
the only person to use the bath water in the tub and no tattoos allowed this is because
for them to protect their painful past and to get one showed sign of courage and lifelong
loyalty to the gang. Other than that Japan also can offer and satisfy you memorable
travel experience by staying in a ryokan, and the cherry blossom viewing symbolizes
human life, transience and nobleness.
Everyone will agree that food tourism is one of the most reasons why people
travel and to experience and their preference. In Japanese, food is well known for its
distinctive ingredients, avant-garde tastes, and strong sense of culture and history. The
most delicious Japanese cuisine uses inventive ingredient combinations to create meals
that are both enticing and educational.
In visiting Japan, you must research and check your check-list on when is the
perfect time or date to visit. High seasons runs through April, May and August which is
the busiest travel summer month because school is out and any Japanese travel over
the Obon holiday. In related to transportation, Japan has a brilliant public transport
system. Railroad is very well developed. On weekdays most of the Japanese prefer to
travel by public transportation or bicycles to come to their work.
There are so many reasons why Japan is undoubtedly one of the most visit
countries. Aside of being polite and having strong warm welcoming for the tourist of
Japanese people, Japan has unique and vibrant culture wherein they captured and
exceed the expectation of other people or traveler. Next is Japanese Food, indeed, it’s
not just Japanese cuisine like sushi and ramen that shines in Japan. Japanese culinary
professionals are so passionate about their craft, and Japanese ingredients are so
good, that you will love it.