Our Destinations
Japan
Modern Culture and Technology
Japanese technology is valued all over the world. Not only is it advanced, but it is also very practical.
Transport
Railway and subway networks are so good in bigger cities like Tokyo or Osaka, many people find that they never have to own car. The Shinkansen bullet train has worked so well in Japan that it was recently introduced in Taiwan. The trains are not only comfortable, but are designed with safety in mind, including earthquake resistance.
Though Japan is a small country, it has an extensive air network, and airlines are another place you will come into contact with excellent service based on Japanese hospitality. Both railways and airlines are committed to punctuality, and delays are rare.
There is no need to worry about finding a clean taxi or safe driver; just get into any cab waiting in front of a train station or flag one down in any part of the city.
High-Tech Culture
The Toyota Prius is a symbol of high-tech culture in Japan. It’s combination of environmental friendliness without sacrificing comfort or performance is without peer in the industry. Electrical appliance manufacturers such as Sony put a lot of effort into developing energy-saving products.
Japan’s Internet infrastructure is extensive, and the cost to connect is lower than just about anywhere else in the world. Connection speed is rarely a problem as well thanks to the spread of fiber-optic communication networks.
Japan is also a leader in cell phone technology. Most phones in Japan also function as electronic money, credit cards, TVs, music players, rail passes, and much more.
”KAWAII”
“KAWAII”, as epitomized by a Japanese animation modeled after the pop group Puffy” that has been a big hit in USA, is the new buzz word in pop art community, and has even been accepted as a style of art.
Japanese have described small, rounded or soft things as “kawaii” from ancient times. Akihabara, long known as the best place to buy electronics, has recently become a nexus for the aesthetic of “kawaii”.
Also, you will find many items that could be described as “kawaii” mixed with fine examples of contemporary architecture in newer shopping malls such as Roppongi Hills, Omote Sando Hills or Tokyo Midtown.
