400 km/h, just above ten seconds of delay a year, no pushing at the entrance to the carriages and no loud phone calls. What Polish people, used to the Polish Railway standards, can only dream about, is a daily reality for the Japanese. Shinkansen is among the world’s highest-speed railways and a symbol of Japan’s technological power.

Wild bays, deserted white beaches, unique culture and openness of the inhabitants – Ryukyu is historically the youngest part of Japan, which can today celebrate its ethnic dissimilarity after years of turbulence, enchanting the visitors with its virgin nature and paradise-like climate.

Out of the two thousand of Buddhist temples and Shinto chrams of Kyoto, two architectural gems particularly stand out. The Kinkaku-Ji Golden Pavilion and the Ginkaku-Ji Silver Pavilion never cease to amaze the millions of tourists coming to the historical capital of Japan.

4 km long, 300 m high and 12 years of construction worth approximately 4 billion dollars – the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is a true pearl of modern Japanese architecture.

Street food, or food stands in the streets, are not an exclusively European phenomenon. Food stands can be found in many parts of Japan and other Asian countries. However, they are a little different from the stands and food trucks that we see in the streets of Europe.

Travelling is one of Europe’s favourite pastimes. We love to visit foreign places, especially those we consider exotic. We are fascinated with faraway lands – the more they differ from our own culture, the better. A popular travel destination among Europeans is Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun entices us with its different customs, ethnic make-up and geography.

Japan has a number of attractions which may satisfy even the most demanding tourist. Natural landscapes, temples, museums and breathtaking views represent just a few aspects of the country’s appeal. The shopping and restaurants districts are equally popular, the Kappabashi street in Tokyo, famous for its culinary shops, being a perfect example.

Whether exotic or fairly local, travel often results in our suitcases being heavier upon return than before departure. Many people cannot resist the temptation of exciting souvenirs to remind them about the nice time they had on holidays.

Japan is a special place in terms of history, culture and tourist attractions. Europeans often choose it as an exotic destination, considerably differing from Western resorts. Which sites should we include in our travel plan?

Going to restaurants is quite a treat for visitors to Japan. The unique and delicious food they serve is just one aspect of the Japanese restaurant experience. From the perspective of a tourist, visiting Japanese restaurants is mainly about their authentic atmosphere. Japan’s restaurants are unique for the central themes they select to attract the attention of tourists, such as manga, sushi, horror cinema, cats, and many others. The following list includes just a handful of unique Japanese venues.