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50 Photos to Inspire you to Visit Japan

by Rachel En Route December 17, 2018 2 Comments

My absolute favorite aspect of traveling, is capturing a country through the lens of my Nikon D3300. Sure, I enjoy meeting fellow travelers abroad, and I live for the moments that take my breath away. But I can’t explain the pure joy the overcomes me when I sit down, and insert my SD card after a trip. Just me?

As you might have read previously, I had anticipated my trip to Japan since moving to Korea earlier this year. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I returned home with 2,000+ images on my camera.  While I don’t find Asia {in general}, the most aesthetically pleasing area of the world, it didn’t stop me from finding the beauty in Japan. 

A lot of people choose to visit Japan as their first destination in Asia. While I completely understand why, I wasn’t blown away by the country after visiting South Korea beforehand. Even so, I preferred many characteristics of Japan over Korea. I hope you enjoy these photos, and they give you one {of a million} reasons to visit this island in Asia. 

To follow my adventures in Japan via video, check out my Japan vlogs on YouTube: 3 Days in Tokyo and Kyoto + Osaka. 
My favorite view of Osaka Castle. 
I’ve got gadgets and gizmo’s a plenty.
The homie’s making delicious Taiyaki. 
Pretty sure my eyes are closed.
Still don’t know how I managed to capture this shot. There were so many people visiting the bamboo forest at this time. Pure luck.
Just around the river bend. 
“Winston, the picture’s on the box, it’s a Japanese garden!”
Took so many stupid photos of an ice cream cone that it began to melt.
Tokyo isn’t all skyscrapers, my friends. 
Related: 20 Travel Tips for Solo Travelers in Japan
My desperate attempt at revisiting my childhood. Hey 1998, anyone home?
Boss stance.
Japan definitely has the best sushi in the world. Obvs. 
Japans version of ‘Where’s Waldo?’
Kyoto on a cloudy day.
The best ramen I’ve ever had.
Related: Kyoto Photo Diary: 12 Hours in Kyoto 
Shibuya Crossing. 
Boss stance pt. 2. 
My first matcha latte. I pretended to like it. I hated it.
As I went to check my tripod after this shot, a child literally stood in this same exact spot and vomited on the ground. I ‘kid’ you not.
I’ve got whosits and whatsits galore.
Brunch views in Tokyo. 
I’ll take them all, please and thank you.
Related: An Instagram Guide to Tokyo, Japan 
This is actually a hotel in Osaka. So strange – but I would totally stay here.
Kicking things. As you do.
My cats are lucky they don’t travel with me. I would absolutely buy these for them.
There was a homeless man that continued to watch me all morning as I took these photos. It was super uncomfortable. But he had a better phone then me so… 
Related: 1 Day in Osaka: Osaka Highlights
Monster Cafe! You get to make your own cocktails {to an extent}.
My personal favorite room at Monster Cafe. 
Didn’t expect to see a lion in Japan.
Bright lights, big city.
Chanel. Just because. 
Related: Why Japan Failed to Meet My Expectations 
Japan has vending machines for everrrrrything.
Have you ever been to Japan? What was your favorite city? Coming up on the blog are all things South Korea. Including a guide to renewing your American passport successfully, my advice to new EPIK teachers in Daegu, and how I take my solo travel photos. Watch this space! 

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