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“Weird” is not a bad thing, we’d like to add, and from another perspective, it would be perfectly reasonable to question why is the West so weird compared to Japan? But for visitors to the country, it’s the unique aspects of Japanese culture that make it one of the most interesting places on earth. From fetishes catered to by vending machines, to cartoons, food and more, Japan is just… fascinating. After all, where else can you find trains that travel at speeds upwards of 300 mph, or toilets that play music as you go about your business? But this is barely scratching the surface of wonder that is Japan.

Without a doubt, Japan is one of the most innovative and creative societies in the world.

It’s little wonder that to Western eyes, Japan does appear to have a pretty high tolerance for strangeness.

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Feudal samurai ideals clash with cutting-edge technology elderly survivors who have endured the full wrath of the atomic bomb mix with teenagers in Pokemon outfits. Japan has always had a reputation for its distinctive culture and unique traditions, and for visitors spending time in the Land of the Rising Sun, it can feel like an intimidating submersion into a cultural ice bucket.Īs an island nation with a long history of isolation, many aspects of the culture developed completely unaffected by outside influences.