2007-01-17 10:18:32 · 12 answers · asked by Jon V 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
I plan to go to either Okasa or Tokyo which one would be better to go and have a good time( I love sushi)
if there is any other place that's good please tell me
2007-01-17 10:38:51 · update #1
Japan is an exceedingly safe country, in most respects. However, lone female travallers do encounter some problems, sadly.
That said, I recommend Kyoto. It is the cultural capital of Japan and has tons and tons of temples. It is about one hour north of Osaka, so you could easily combine the two.
Tokyo is over-rated in my opinion. Yes, it's modern and all that, but I think Kyoto is much nicer. But if you do visit Tokyo, be sure to visit Kamakura (about an hour southwest of Tokyo).
Hope this helps!
2007-01-17 16:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Never been to Osaka but I have heard many good things about it. Like how they have much better food than tokyo. There is a universal studios there too. In Tokyo, if you like sushi, I would recommend going to Tsukiji. I have ate sushi there countless times and it is very good. Especially, the ootoro (fatty tuna). They have a fish market area over there and there is plenty of really fresh sushi there. They also have some auctions for tuna there in the morning although I have never been to one.
2007-01-18 20:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by jimiyash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Personally, I loved Hokkaido (the northern island) as well. There are awesome winter festivals there at this time of year.
I think someone already mentioned certain customs and cultural expectations. I found that being polite and friendly to all I met worked well for me. Also, expect to be stared at a lot, (if you're not of Asian descent), you might feel a bit overwhelmed by all the people and the attention.
Also, don't be afraid to try new things. I got to experience a lot of cool things by being open-minded.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-20 15:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by G.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say that you are moving over "soon" but you don't know where. How much of the Japanese culture and language do you know already?
By language I mean communication skills - reading and speaking
And by customs I don't mean 'kimono and chopsticks'. You must be careful about so many things in Japan to avoid the 'yappari gaijin da ne ' monku that you probably would understand anyway.
There are so many things that they will notice and judge you for, like if you leave a grain of rice in your bowl, to which way you point your shoes in the genkan, there are lots of things to learn.
um... good luck.
2007-01-18 09:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by twikfat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing to worry about. Japan is the safest country ever.
You could walk down the streets in the middle of the night and be safe...so dont sweat.
have fun....
TRY DAKARA!! It is the best drink in the world.
Also....Osaka is better than tokyo because there is less forigners.
more Japanese.
have fun, and god bless you
2007-01-18 16:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by Japan_is_home 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you should go to Universal studio Japan . It's so Awesome.
Everybody in Japan like to go there
2007-01-19 03:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to have the lowest crime rate in the world in the 80's. You shouldn't have anything to worry about, enjoy your stay.
2007-01-17 10:24:09 · answer #7 · answered by jammer 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, watch out for Samurai. The Emperor is determined to modernize his country and is mad for anything Western. But the Samurai believe he is being manipulated by his Cabinet ministers, and are fighting to retain the old ways.
2007-01-17 10:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Don't be a rude foreigner and try your best to remember the customs.
2007-01-17 10:27:35 · answer #9 · answered by Belie 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
puffer fish they serve it and it can be fatal
2007-01-17 10:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by El Nino 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋