Name: Ohood Ali

ID: 200981649

COM-312-501

Did you know? Common sense in JAPAN can make you surprised!!

Japan may look small on the map, but it has many landscapes to visit in each city, especially the

three biggest cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya.

In Tokyo itself you have plenty of places to visit, and plenty of unexpected and surprising things to

encounter. For example, you will not imagine the politeness of the Japanese people around you,

who will be willing to help you at anything and answer any question you ask them.

1. Did you know that you can see three versions of “Tokyo Tower”, not only one?

(1) The view at daytime

(2) The golden version at night

(3) The streets at night shaped like Tokyo Tower, can be viewed from inside.

2. Did you know that people can get closer to the imperial palace on two days of the year?

The Imperial Garden: That is the closest you can get on normal days, and the real palace of the

emperor is still far away inside the huge garden.

3. Did you know that all types of vending machines are available almost everywhere?

You can find machines providing different things such as: water, tea, bread, cake, ice-cream, soft

drinks, cigarettes, and much more. Also it is really easy to find one in the area.

4. Did you know that traditional wedding ceremonies in the Shrine can be so quite that makes

the surrounding people and tourists quite as well?

Meiji Shrine: Open for everyone

The Traditional Wedding

Wishes that people can hang near the shrine

5. Did you know that on national holidays and weekends some roads are open for people to

“walk” on?

(A Street opened just for walking at Ginza)

6. Did you know that you have to buy a ticket for a “crepe” to order it?

Japanese woman buying a ticket for crepes to be made

7. Did you know that people can queue up in a very organized way for hours to get, eat, or buy

what they want?

Even if it’s for few days, being in Japan would give you the chance to know more about their culture,

behavior, and lifestyle.