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Japan has always been a fascinating nation. Of late, many of my friends have gone to Japan, and I have been hearing a lot of stories and things from them. Finally even I got an opportunity to see and live all the stories heard. Nevertheless, everything I heard was true.
Here, am sharing a story on things I found super fascinating in Japan:
Train System
Train System – Travelling in Japan is very easy due to its train system, which I believe is the best in the world. Although sometimes you may feel that a map is so complicated and confusing, if one knows how to read it or what information to look for, it is simply simple & easy to understand. It provides all possible details from fare to station to route…etc…everything. The more specific you are in your requirement the more precise information it will provide. Below are the different types of trains which run in Japan:
- Bullet Train – Known as Shinkansen in Japanese. It takes you from one city to another. There are many types of this – fast trains (which are either nonstop or stop at a couple of destinations) and slow trains (which have more stops). Let’s not get into details, or else one will go mad.
- Ordinary Trains – These operate within the city. There are many types of Ordinary trains as well, like Regular, Rapid, Express, Linear..etc…. which are again categorized into fast, slow, with surcharge, and without surcharge trains.
- Then there are also special trains (for foreigners, which run in peak season, especially in summer) and green trains.
Toilets of Japan
Toilets – I know you would be amazed to find this mentioned. But trust me, it is the most amazing thing I experienced here in Japan. The Toilets can be so complicated yet so simple. There are multiple buttons for the toilet to press and use. Washing from the front and rear has separate buttons to press. How much water pressure you want, how much hot or cold water you want. I had never thought of getting such luxurious/detailed toilets. I simply loved it if I have to sum up.
Miniature Architecture
Miniature Architecture – Everything from house, restaurants, food is small in size/portions, but still has everything in it. E.g. Ours was a 4* hotel, so we expected a luxurious room like a normal hotel usually has, but we were stunned to see such a tiny room (there was hardly any space to walk) and, at the same time, amazed that it had everything from Bed, Sofa, Table, iron board, TV, cupboards, coffee machine, bathroom slippers, bath robs, all the things which one may need in the bathroom.
Punctuality
Punctuality – Everything here from systems, organizations, people are super punctual, rather 10 mins before types. If it is said that you have to be here at 07.30 am, it means 07.30 am. The bus/tour will leave you if you are late even by 2 mins. The trains/bus would be there at said time, not a second late or early. They really value time, the thing which I admire and I loved it.
People
People – The people here are super polite and humble. They always have a smile on their face and are ready to help on anything in the world.
Other than above mentioned, I liked the way they dress in Kimono, language, culture in short everything.
