The hot springs in Japan are very famous. | visual China
Japan is a close neighbor of China and has become one of the popular destinations for Chinese people to travel abroad in recent years. After the movie "Do Not Disturb" was released in China that year, it suddenly made the Trip to Hokkaido of the Chinese people in full swing. Japan is a small country, but the attractions in various places are small and exquisite, but they also have a different flavor.
Unlike most countries in the world, Japan also uses quite a few Kanji. Walking in the streets of Japan and looking at familiar and some familiar Kanji will undoubtedly bring visitors closer to Japan. The origin of history and culture makes Japanese culture reveal some Chinese colors, tourists enjoy the beautiful scenery at the same time, if you can understand the local taboos and customs and customs in detail, you can bring another taste to tourism, find a lot of travel guides have never introduced the charm.
Winter to Japan to see drift ice
When traveling to Japan in winter, it is probably the most recommended thing to do in the snow and soak in the hot springs. When it comes to snow playing, Japan's Hokkaido, Niigata, Nagano, and other places are the first places to recommend. At the same time, there are generally hot spring facilities in these areas, and after a day of playing in the soft and clean snow and snow, it is a very pleasant experience to soak in the hot springs. Enjoying drift ice in Hokkaido is also one of the highlights of Japan's winter tour. On the north side of Hokkaido, large areas of drift ice rush from the Siberian River to the direction of Hokkaido. The Sea of Okhotsk is the southernmost of the world's drift ice shore latitudes (44 degrees north latitude) and is the only coast in Japan where mysterious drift ice can be seen. Boarding the cruise ship, the shock impact effect of the propeller breaking the drift ice will be more obvious.
It's a special experience to get on a helicopter and watch drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk. | visual China
Compared with other countries, travel to Japan should pay relatively little attention to safety. But traveling is a pleasant thing, and if you let some details and small things spoil the mood, it will make people a little unhappy. Compared with the previous news of the "local tycoon aunt" sweeping overseas goods and some tourists soaking their feet in the fountain pool, the small post "60 "Bad Habits Easy to Develop in Japan for a Long Time" that has recently circulated on the Internet has also quietly become popular. Among them, "bad habits" such as "forget to lock the door and don't care at all after discovery" also reflect Japan's good social order to varying degrees. So, what are the specific details to pay attention to when traveling in Japan?
"Chinese tourists" make people happy and worried. The reason why "Chinese tourists" is given here is not to refer to all Chinese tourists, but to some "tourists with bad character". After more than 20 years of economic downturn, Japan's domestic demand is weakening. And the Chinese who gradually became rich began to go abroad. This consumption force has given Hope to Japanese businesses, so shopping malls, hotels, and tourist facilities around Japan have begun to label Chinese, equipped with service personnel who understand Chinese, etc., to provide Chinese tourists with "home away from home" services. Therefore, it is best for tourists to briefly understand the relevant precautions before setting off, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble during the journey.
The location of "Do Not Disturb" is overwhelmed
Due to differences in living habits and customs and culture, the behavior of some Chinese tourists has begun to cause headaches for some tourist attractions or service facilities in Japan. In Hokkaido, the location of "Do Not Disturb", the small church where Qin Fen (Ge You) confessed to the priest in the film and the "Three Sisters Bar" in the film were overwhelmed and could not operate or operate normally, and at one point had to hang up signs that did not accept Chinese tourists. In some other locations of the film, the words "×× visit here" will often appear in people's eyes.
Secondly, the "extravagant" behavior of some Chinese tourists has also confused japanese people or businesses. Walking on Tokyo's Ginza Street or in department stores, some Chinese tourists ignore others' shouting, rampage, and seat-grabbing behavior, which makes locals who have become accustomed to quiet shopping, whispering, and automatic queuing very disgusted.
Bathing in the hot spring pool was embarrassing
In some hot spring hotels, the precautions for soaking in hot springs are even more headaches for merchants. In general, there are large communal baths in ryokans. The Japanese step of soaking in hot springs is to rinse their bodies before entering the bath, and the small towels they use with them cannot be brought into the pool. In order to maintain order in the bathroom, although some hotels have specially posted Chinese version of the precautions, some Chinese tourists soak first and then wash, and even scrub in the pool, which makes the merchants miserable.
Hokkaido hot springs are so famous that monkeys visit every year. | visual China
In addition, there are often "yukata" (i.e., Japanese nightgowns) in ryokans, and there are certain norms for the way to wear such yukatas and the range of activities for wearing yukatas. The indecent way some tourists dress is often embarrassing.
There are a few things to pay special attention to
Japanese cars drive on the left side of the road to pay attention to safety: Japanese motor vehicles drive on the left, and the speed of the vehicle is faster when passing through the intersection normally. Obeying traffic rules is a matter of course. Pedestrians crossing the road must take the zebra crossing, and it is strictly forbidden to run a red light. Bicycles cannot be parallel, retrograde, or with people (except for children with children sitting in chairs). Bicycles should be avoided when cycling, and bicycles should be driven on the side of the sidewalk near the sidewalk or the side of the sidewalk near the side of the motorized road. Night cyclists should turn on the headlights. Bicycles placed on the side of the road should not be used casually.
Japan's Shinkansen, trams, and subways generally depart on time, so you need to pay attention to getting on time. Don't grab it when you close the door. Shinkansen carriages are divided into reserved seats and free seats, so please ride according to the type of ticket you have purchased. When using public transportation such as subways, trams, and buses, it is important to keep your tickets safe. Consciously queue up when waiting for the bus, keep quiet when riding, give up seats, and don't make noise. When riding, the mobile phone must be muted, and the phone should be turned off near the "priority seat", and it is strictly forbidden to answer the phone. Gentlemen should avoid "women-only" carriages.
The rear doors of Japanese taxis open and close automatically, so do not open or close the doors yourself when riding. In general, passengers try to sit in the back seat and ask for an invoice before getting off the bus. If many people need to sit in the front co-pilot's seat, you need to open and close the door yourself. Be sure to fasten your seat belt in the front seat.
It is best not to carry knives with you: For some Chinese people who like to carry knives with them, it is best not to bring them when traveling in Japan. If you carry a knife with a blade length of more than 5.5 centimeters, you may be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison or a fine of up to 500,000 yen. If you are a member of a tour group, then you must keep in mind the time and place of the meeting, and it is best to carry the contact information of your guide, relatives, friends or accommodation with you in case you get lost or in case of danger. You can bring a small amount of cash in Yen when you go out in case you are in case you need to pay for a phone call or taxi ride in case of emergency.
Understand the smoking restrictions in advance: Recently, there have been more and more tobacco restriction measures in various parts of Japan, and the living space of smokers is gradually being compressed. In addition to not smoking in public places, some restaurants have also adopted a time-sharing and non-smoking management method. Most hotels also have smoking and non-smoking rooms. Tourists are advised to consult before checking in, otherwise the problem of "smoke" may affect your pleasant travel mood.
Non-smoking signs on the streets of Kyoto. | visual China
You can use the toilet at the mall station to relieve the emergency: when you go out, people have three emergencies. Although toilets in Japan have tissue paper, there are fewer public restrooms on the streets of Japan, so it is best to use facilities such as large shopping malls or stations if necessary. Non-shoppers should greet the restrooms in the 24-hour convenience store in advance.
Travel insurance is prepared: It is inevitable that there will be some emergencies or accidents when you go out, so it is recommended that you have a travel insurance plan in advance. That way, even if there are some surprises along the way, you'll be foolproof. In the case of illness, for example, you may pay a high medical bill without insurance.
Author: Wen Wei Po's Tokyo-based correspondent Liu Hongliang
Editor: Lu Yifeng