JAPAN

Japan is truely an incredible nation. Hearing the name of Japan itself gives me goosebumps.The spirit and vibe of the people here cannot be found anywhere in the world. It boasts of having the biggest city in the world, Tokyo.  Japan consists of over 6,000 islands, out of which the main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu , Shikoku and Kyushu. It is one of the most beautiful nations of the world. Mount Fuji and the bullet train are the pride of Japan.

Japan's literacy level is 100 percent and the main language is Japanese. It is one of the safest countries of the world. On hearing the name of Japan, the first thing that comes to my mind is the beautiful cherry blossoms also known as sakura. Another interesting fact about this nation is that it has the highest number of vending machines in the world.  A lot of Japanese schools make their students clean toilets, classrooms and the school area.  A sad fact of Japan is that it witnesses  a lot of earthquakes. But the people have learnt to adapt to it by making earthquake proof buildings and homes through which the damage caused will be less. Another lovely fact that I love  of Japan is that taking a power nap at work gets more and more common here so that the employees get some rest and gather some more energy in the next job.

 Fruits are one of the best gifts in Japan. While greeting someone in India , we would join our hands and say Namaste. In Japan, people greet each other by bowing their heads and saying 'Konnichiwa'. If you go  to a noodle restaurant in Japan, don't be afraid to slurp  up the noodles. On the contrary, this is considered polite. Another feature that I love here is that there are  cafes where you can pay to cuddle. Sushi(fish)  and Ramen noodles are the most popular dishes in Japan. Japanese cuisine consists of lots of rice, fish and vegetables. Shinchan, Doraemon and Ninja Hattori are cartoons which originate from Japan.

Tokyo, Osaka , Yokohama , Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the famous cities here.  Following the bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the world war in 1945, Japan has vowed to never make nuclear weapons ever again. The Japanese are extremely hardworking people. They have respect for their elders. Today , Japan has the third largest economy in the world. It is also said that Japanese trains are always punctual. Another  cute fact about this nation is that the traditional Christmas Eve meal is KFC. 

With such amazing facts, Japan always will remain closed to my heart. With so much of diversity in culture and daily life, a trip to Japan atleast  once in a lifetime shall always prove to be a boon and a blessing. Japan is nothing but a storehouse of joy and curiosity.