Tuesday, June 15, 2010

I am back from Japan!!! And similarly, I got all the memories snapped up. How I wish it would be in Polaroid pictures though. Anyway, I have decided to, instead of running through the events that happened day after day like how my sister would be blogging about though I think it would be easier just to scan the travel catalogue in, blog about the differences in Japan and Singapore. Many times, after travelling to so many countries, the excitement dies away. Its like we are just going again to another country. The preparation mounts up to adrenaline but when you are finally there, its like just normal. Sometimes, after I am back from other countries, I wonder about the difference.
So I believe that the one thing that makes you remember about a particular place to fly to is the difference it has. ANd I do know that physically it is totally different from Singapore. THe buildings are different, I took a plane, the people are different. Yeah...I know but what should be noted, I believe, or at least closest to worth noting is the cultural difference--the difference in the atmosphere, the people's mindests and beliefs, the patterns in structures. it makes you feel like you are in an entirely different place. So here it is:
1) Densely populated!!!
If you think that Singapore is densely populated, think again. This place is ultimately crazy with more than 3 million people switching stations at Shinjuku station and with zebra crossings that go in all directions like your cross junction for cars. And when that happens, you just go crazy with the hundreds of people swarming pass to you. Still its amazing how there are never theives stealing from your bags. I happened to be extremely weary with my bag when I was in the middle of heads everywhere but surprisingly, nothing happened. Thank GOd the place is pretty safe.
And there is always Disneyland where you can expect to go at none of the rides considering the huge crowd there everytime!!!!!
2) Infinitely loyal
This group of people visit their country's tourist attractions more than any other country's. This is the explanaiton behind the 25 year survival of their Disneyland. You will see more Japanese than tourists at Disneyland. There are those who buy tickets just to watch the Disney parade or go for a single ride!
And everywhere I go, even Mount Fuji, they are all filled with Japanese--locals itself.