Tokyo: 10 things teens know before arriving.

 After the natural disasters and nuclear in 2011, tourism is back to Tokyo.   

National Tourism Agency of Japan said 21 % of visitors to Tokyo has increased from January to March 8/2013 compared with the same period in 2012.

New wave of tourists increased thanks in part to the Tokyo won the rights to host the 2020 Summer Olympics and the efforts of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promote economic growth recovery .

Autumn is an ideal time to visit Tokyo .

Fromthetranquilgardens,centuriestonoisybars,below isthe information youneed toknowbefore going tothe bustlingcapitalofJapan-Tokyo.

 1.Do not paytip 

Attentive serviceis the rulein Japan,part of aculturedevotedtohospitablespiritknown as"omotenashi"(behavewarmly).

Tippingtaxiwas not there,hairsalon,doormanorwaiterat the bar.

Notonlytipmoneythattheycan not accept.Somerestaurant billwill includeaservice charge.

Ifyou leavemoney,more orless, do notbe surprised ifthe waiterchaseddown to thecityto return.

 2.Walkingthe track wasgoingto the left 

With 35 million people, Tokyo is one of the larger urban centers busiest in the world but always very orderly. People wait until the new lamp shades across the road.

Pedestrians walking alongside the curb in a wide unwritten rules are left mostly in the order (left).

Exception: in the elevator in Tokyo, standing to the left and right foot (around Osaka, elevator etiquette here only).

 3. Outside drinking, smoking inside 
Pedestrians follow the unwritten rules in the left hand side.

Space as tight as you are only allowed to smoke in there.

Many ships have separate compartments round for smoking.

On the other hand, smoking is banned in many roadside (watch for signs on the roadside), except around the cigarette box public.

The group will stop patrolling those who walked and smoke aka aruki-Tabako.

Open a beer bottle or a juice box, boozy cycle-two on the road or take the train back home, however, is a long-standing tradition.

 4. A card can go all trains and buses 

Tokyo train system is actually a network of three railway companies. Previously, each system requires a separate ticket. Now and PASMO Suica card can allow people to recharge can be wiped off the train and on all trains.

In3/2013ticketpaymentevenmoreconvenient- justacardcantake the trainorbusalongthroughout the country.You canbuy arightwhenyou come toTokyofrom anyticket machinedoes.Cardcosts500yen(alittleover5 USD)couldalsoreturn.

Youcan savenotonlythe costof theticket, butyou cankeepthecardasakeepsake.

 5.There arequieteverywhere 

Fromthetempleflickersbetween buildings(HanazonoShrineinShinjukuisafavorite destinationof these)tobe erectedbythe canalrunningalong the lengthof thetreeNakameguro,has neverbeeninanoisycitybusy.

The winding streets where people live surrounded by orchards climbing wall is usually a place secluded from the busy main street .

If you take a detour down a side street with no name ( most of the streets are not named Japan ) you will have the opportunity to explore a small cafe , an art project or crooked neighbor a group of luxury apartments super modern and ancient architecture creaking slightly .

6 . The Japanese-style bathhouse

The public bath or sento , a something still remains quite pleasant with the time when most families are no longer tub .

Whether it's a modern , bright in Omotesando with bubbling water and soap or a strange creaking neighbors bathroom with hair dryer must be installed coin key strokes down to take the floor since the 1960s . All the old public baths 560 yen .

Tokyo Association bathrooms are trying to turn the double bathroom friendly to foreigners before the Olympics by promoting and guiding the sheet variables defined in 4 languages ​​.

 7 . You always hear the word ' welcome ' 

After a few days in Tokyo , you may be wondering " What they always say when I walked in ? "

Although there are those who sweat profusely even cheered aprons are the same when you walk into an izakaya ( restaurant serving vibrant wine with lots of small dishes ) or a woman 's hat ni totally muttered when you step into the tranquility of a small clothing store , they all say " Irasshaimase " .

That's a polite way of saying " welcome to " ( welcome ) .

Althoughyour instinctcannotreply-"Thank you?""Hello?"-The localsdo not requireareply.A littlefriendlyanswerdoes not matter.

 8.Sushiis reallygreat 

Thefamoustunaauctionat theTsukiji marketstartedafter5 am,but120freeticketsthat daywasusuallyspenttakingbefore4am.

Whetheryouhaveornottobid, marketsand shopsaroundactivearoundthat time-this isthe most wonderfulplaceto enjoya plateoffreshsushimorningyou'll evertaste.

You do not need to arrive early , but many stores hundreds of stores closed at 1pm .


Go here and you too will be one of those who enjoy it unbearable , those who can not eat sushi when you return home , but can not say " It's great but nothing like I was enjoying maguro in JapaneseThe " .

But be quick - this market will take a long time to close by the end of 2013.A new market will be open a few km in 2014 .

 9 .Rarely have free WiFi 

While some stories where WiFi is simple and is more free access is not something that you can easily .

The signs around notices free WiFi - if you have signed up with a provider .

Even in places like Starbucks if you want to free WiFi also need to create an account before starting .

Instead of renting a SIM card , many travelers find that renting a bag at the airport WiFi to use their own smartphones is the best way to network .

 10 .Smoked bacon everywhere 

Japan has a long tradition of cooking according to the Buddha is called Shojin ryori .It requires preparation and attentive service with beautiful pottery and painting .

It's good to experience ( the restaurant 's Michelin star Itosho is famous ) and is guaranteed to be a vegetarian but quite expensive and time consuming .

For a quick meal lemon, you usually are cautious. A "vegetable sandwich can be a piece of ham hidden in there, and pasta" no meat "can be sprayed with chunks of pork bacon. "Meat" tend "beef".

Reading through a list of all animal products is the way you can be sure to avoid. And the potato salad you can have pork bacon.

 11. The umbrella is the umbrella over the best 

In every trip you probably will stick a little rain.

If you are in Japan then you are in luck - this is a great opportunity for you to use a transparent umbrella. This is a simple innovation, you have to wonder why they can not use another cell as in many places.

Once rain falls , you will find this umbrella everywhere .

The convenience store will sell the box set in stores . Each of the 300-500 yen .

The sale will open umbrella right for you if you are looking to use immediately . Hold tight but can be easily lost , the umbrella is something that frequently stolen in Tokyo .

If your umbrella has been lost , they see it as a journey .
The umbrella is the umbrella over the best

48 hours in the city of Osaka ' fog '.

Osaka is the third largest city and a center of trade, industry, the West Japan. Is located in the mouth of the Yodo River emptying into the Bay of this beautiful city of Osaka has a wide network of canals, plays an important role in the growing prosperity of the city.

From Tokyo, you take about 3 hours away by speedboat Shinkasen you'll come to Osaka-City smog or city water with its unique beauty and charm. Kansai International Airport is the main international airport of Osaka and also serves domestic flights from Kyoto and Kobe. The flight from Manila to Osaka will also landed at the airport. From time to time. Osaka Castle on cherry season brilliantly.

Photo: vietnamairlines. Japan has strong attractions for visitors by diverse cultures, nature, colorful, romantic through each season of the year. If you wish to visit Osaka, given the end of March, early April is the best time to you can feel the beauty of this ancient city.

At this time, the cherry blossoms burst brilliantly pretty close throughout the parks, pagodas. Places to visit. Kaiyukan water: When prompted to Osaka, it is often referred to water Kaiyukan.

This is one of the largest water parks and are loved around the world

You can find here a lot of animals of the Pacific Ocean.

This is the Habitat of about 580 species of organism and 30,000 animals in the sea. Osaka Castle: the castle was built in 1586 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and became Japan's largest castle. It takes 2 years to about 30,000 people who work every day to build this project.

The castle was mainly built by big boulders and tall. 5 storey fortress currently hold many works of art and historical documents related to the Toyotomi family and Osaka. In cherry blossom season, the site of this castle you will be watching the brilliant pink and small festivals, enjoying the traditional nóm Osaka as takoyaki.

The entrance to the Temple of Tenmangu. Photo: Tenmangu Shrine taleofgenji. (Heavenly Fullness Bow): Complacency Has set in a wide area, is surrounded by four small streets and clean. The Church of Michizane Sugawara scholars-a courtier was hailed as the patron of literature and the erudite.

The inhabitants and tourists come here to beg the blessed in the education and career. Authentic Osaka. Deserves its reputation as "kuidaore" (enjoy excessive cuisine), Osaka is really specialized for foodies

 

Try the popular dishes of Osaka as yaki niku (meat), fugu nabe (hot pot to the top)-, kushi-katsu (fried pork and onion skewers) and tako-yaki (grilled bread with a slice of boiled Octopus). You'll remember the dish takoyaki, a dish is presented simply. You can enjoy a variety of different flavors of the sauce in each different restaurants.

In Osaka one can eat takoyaki at any time of the day and you can find all over the city. Shopping and entertainment.

If you want entertainment and shopping, you don't miss the tour of the County Umeda and Namba. Umeda in Umeda Stations, around the Center is home to many contemporary underground Dome, always serving tourists visiting and shopping. Shinsaibashi is definitely the destination not to be missed if you are a passionate brand. Here, you can purchase the products of many famous brands in the world.

The night in Osaka. Photo: fraakz. Tenjinbashi shopping street has long done eating tremendously.

Walk along this Street will bring you an experience, a glimpse of the daily lifestyle of local people.

In addition, Denden Town here is also a paradise for the faithful loved electronics, there are quite a lot of items with multiple price levels extremely appropriate to your choice.

In Osaka has quite a lot of theaters, music venues, coffee shops and bars, from chic boutiques to cheap roadside stalls, where you can stand to enjoy a drink and explore the nightlife.

Explore architecture , " poison " the most beautiful temples of Japan

The name Kiyomizu means aqua bar ( holy water ) and become the best known name or temple.

Currently, Kiyomizu temple being elected to bring out one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

During the season, fall is probably the best season here.

 

The middle-aged people often come here for the Buddha and sightseeing.

 

Visitors to the east on weekends or holidays

 

Temple burned several times, and the current architecture of the temple was built in 1633. Many travelers prefer its ancient architecture.

 

If lucky, visitors can be photographed with the Geisha.

The brilliantly colored trees down along two lines.

Here, visitors can purchase a paper fan - one of the historical product of this country.

 

Guests will surely overwhelmed scene leaves a red draped airspace.

 

Looking down from above, as was obtained in the line, before becoming little beautiful scenery of Kiyomizu.

 

The sight of Kiyomizu become mysterious to sunset.

 

Things you should know before heading to Tokyo

 Photo : jconcierge

 1. Do not tip waiters 

Serving a thoughtful way is a part of Japanese culture. You should not add a tip for taxi drivers, hairdressers, receptionists or bar bartender. Because they do not look forward to bonuses and will also deny money. Some restaurants have calculated the gratuity in the bill. If you leave a tip, whether little or much, the staff will serve you until the last run in the city to return.

 2. Walk on the left side 

Tokyo is a metropolitan city with the greatest population density in the world, about 35 million people. However, the crowd here is always orderly, everyone will wait until the red lights to go through. People walking on a sidewalk Always follow the unwritten rule is to go to the left side, almost like driving a car. There is only one exception when you book the elevator, stand on the left side and the right side.

 3. Smoking Area 

You are allowed to smoke in enclosed spaces such as bars or small restaurants. Many express train also has a room dedicated to your smoking. However, smoking is taboo in sidewalk areas and in areas prohibited. The city patrols will prevent people walk while smoking.

 4. A card can be used for both trains and buses 

's Subway system is essentially a network of three companies. Previously, each company has a their own ticket. Today, the share of Suica cards and allow people PASMO out on all the systems.

From May 3/2013, the fee is also more simplified when a single card can be used for both trains and buses in the country. You can buy such a card in the ticket machine when you arrive Tokyo. The deposit amount for the card is 500 yen ( more than 100,000 ) and can be refunded if the surplus. Even, you can keep the card as mementos of their trip.

 5. The public baths in Japan 

The public baths, known as sento are vestiges from the past when most Japanese do not have a bathtub. Whether equipped with bathroom with carbonated water and soap is kind of good or bathroom in a small old town with a hair dryer running with coins were produced from the 1960s, all of which cost ¥ 450 ( 90,000 VND). Tokyo Sento Association is trying to know more tourists to this type of community than before the summer Olympic Games in 2020.

 6. Always heard the welcome 

During his time in Tokyo, whether you go to the restaurant or service area, you will hear them say " Irasshaimase ". That's a polite way to welcome the Japanese. That phrase means " please go " or " Welcome to ".

 7. Delicious sushi 

Famous Tsukiji Fish Market begins at 5 am is the best place for you to enjoy the fresh taste of sushi in the early morning. But no need to wake up too early, but you notice that many such stores will close at 1 pm. Only went there once and when you return home, you will not have sushi that where possible so delicious.

 8. Very few places have free wifi 

But the number of places have wifi in Japan is increasing, but connecting with them is not simple. Even where there is free wifi popular as Starbucks, they also require you to create an account first. Instead of renting a SIM, many tourists that rent a pocket wifi at the airport to use with their smart phone is the quickest way to get into the network.