The Best Sights in Japan

mountainJapan is one of the most visited countries in Asia because of its enticing campaign for tourism. Apart from that, it also offers a long list of sightings that will always make every tourist’s visit wonderful and truly enjoyable. Despite the fact that I’ve been in Japan for several decades, I cannot deny the fact that I am still at awe with natural beauty and majestic man made spots. Japanese culture are also enticing, drawing more and more visitors each year. Take a look at the top sights in Japan. Nihon e youkoso!

  1. Mount Fuji – Dubbed as Japan’s highest mountain, it is also one of the most renowned landmarks in Japan because of its near perfect cone and high visibility. Furthermore, hundreds of mountain climbers flock the spot everyday as it also offers a wide plethora of shrines in the crater and hiking facilities that campers will surely love to engage with. And if you think that the place is quite hard to reach, you are wrong because there are a lot of buses and other means of transportation that can take you to the area.
  2. Hiroshima – Yes, you have read it right; the infamous place during the World War II bombing in 1945. The remains, specifically the Prefectural Industrial Hall, are now known as the Bomb Dome in Hiroshima. It was designed by Jan Letzel in the 1960’s. He was a Czech architect and was thanked for the creation of the structure as it was the only edifice that remained after the tragic event. Indeed, what happened during the World War II will be greatly remembered by the survivors and greatly reminisced by those who lost their loved ones.
  3. Matsumoto Castle – Nicknamed as the Crow Castle, Matsumoto Castle was first constructed in 1504 and despite the tragedies that happened in Japan, and it still survived. It was called Crow Castle because its structures are very similar to the outstretched wings of a bird. It also faced several demolition schedules proposed by numerous land developers, but was immediately stopped due to the locals’ actions. Today, the castle is considered as one of Japan’s finest treasures especially after its very recent restoration.
  4. Tokyo – Who does not want to stay in Japan’s capital city and site of its numerous pop events? Though it is one of the most populous cities in the globe, Tokyo still tickles the bones of many travelers because it spells adventure, night life, lights, and of course, fun, especially for those who love night life.

Certainly, Japan never runs out of spots to visit to. See you in your next Japan tour.

 

My Sister’s Traditional Japanese Wedding

hJapanese people like us follow certain rules in accordance to our culture. Also with weddings, we follow the custom of wearing the traditional wedding dress, as this signifies our love for the country and brings honor to our traditional way of celebrating the marriage. Even other countries in Asia follow the same custom of wearing their traditional wedding outfits during this kind of celebration. These do not only signify your patriotism to your own country, but also incorporate the significant events in the history and exhibit the richness of the culture of the country to the ceremonial rights of the wedding as well as the reception celebration.

Dates are very important for us when celebrating the marriage of a couple. We want to opt for the dates that hold significance to the family, history, or culture. Following the proper and exact date for the wedding is perceived to bring great fortune and grace to the couple who is to get married. So if you are not Japanese and would want hold such kind of theme in your wedding, you must take extra effort and some time to research about the culture and history of Japan. With this, you would not be able to disgrace the customs of the Japanese people like us.

Moving on, my sister got wedded with her fiancé last week. We followed the traditional way of Japanese wedding. In Japan, the woman who is about to get wed is painted white upon celebrating the wedding ceremony. This kind of custom is believed to bring prosperity to her. This historical tradition has now been replaced by sporting a white gown in substitute for the white paint. My sister did not wear the typical white gown you could see in most weddings. She wore a Japanese kimono, predominantly white, though it was embellished with small details and colors in accordance to their motif.