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| Above, nighttime shoppers at Tokyo's Nakamise Street. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
There are many reasons to visit Japan.
I have been there eight times over the past 22 years. Each visit was an enjoyable one, even when I got stuck in a commuter train car overnight between Narita Airport and Tokyo due to a heavy snowstorm in 2014. I just saw it as an interesting adventure.
Condé Nast Traveler has posted an article giving 24 things to do in Japan.
They begin it with:
Japan was voted the best country in the world in the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. Here, resident foodie and travel connoisseur Tokyo Halfie explains 24 reasons why you should visit Japan in 2024.
With a rich cultural heritage that eloquently integrates tradition and innovation, Japan is full of juxtapositions. After a two-year entry restriction that was lifted earlier this year, international travelers are flocking back to explore the splendors the country has to offer.
The diverse landscape unveils its ever-changing tapestry of colors, from the delicate pink sakura cherry blossoms in the spring to the vibrant fiery gradation of koyo autumn foliage. The seasonal transitions are beautifully mirrored in its remarkable dining scene, featuring shun-no-shokuzai (seasonal ingredients).
From the vivacious festivals in cities to serene onsen hot springs in the countryside, there are boundless possibilities for discovery.
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