Why I love Japan!

It has been a while since I has blogged and with a busy December, I hope that I try my hardest to find time to blog more and get this blog a bit more active.

I have just come back from Japan with my hubby and although I have been to Japan way back in 2007, this trip proved that Japan is still my favourite country to visit. I absolutely adore Japan!!!

Here is a list of reasons why I love this country!

1. People in Japan are so friendly. We travelled through Japan for a few weeks and everyone we come across, whether it was the train inspectors or cleaner in our hotel, they were really polite. I knew limited Japanese but when approaching people in restaurants, hotels, train stations, not a problem and they were really helpful and always said 'Thank you very much' and give you a little bow.
2. Food is so delicious. Some people think Japanese food is just all about sushi and raw fish. Wrong! Our trip, we came across so many different type of Japanese dishes. Even noodles dishes you will find a large variety to choose from. From the different types of noodles: udon, soba and ramen!
3. Cleanliness. We booked budget hotels 3 star hotels in most places in the cities we visited and were very surprised and impressed on the level of cleanliness in our rooms. Each hotel had body and shampoo liquid soap, hairdryer, tea making facilities, yukatas (Japanese dressing gowns), clean beds and towels.
4. Safe! We thought so safe throughout our travel. We also saw quite a few backpackers and single travellers around. To give you an example how safe it is. We went to Starbucks quite often, sometimes just for a sit down and a drink. Once we walked into Starbucks and there were lots of empty tables with bags and shopping on the seats. Basically people just leave their belongings and go to the toilet or get their coffee and it is completely fine to them, no one touches them.
5. Great customer service. We went through a lot of eateries and shops and I must say, the customer service we experienced was great. I cannot fault it. One example, we went to the 21st Century Contemporary Arts Museum. My hubby wanted to see the exhibit called The Swimming pool. Anyway, to cut a long story short, the exhibit was closed and we were only there for that day as we were leaving Kanazawa. The lady at the ticket counter was so apologetic, I thought she was going to burst out crying in front of me, as I explained that we were only there for that day and it there was any chance just to see it.

I love Japan! I would go back there. One moan I have though, is that I would never go via transfer, the journey just took too long and I was knackered and jetlagged. ()_() Next time, I want to fly direct.

That's it for you.