20 things that can only be done in Japan

In the West, Japan is associated with a huge number of all kinds of oddities, unusual food and bizarre entertainment. But a visit to this country can actually turn your whole life over, because the opportunities and impressions that it gives are truly unique! We have collected 20 classes that are only possible in Japan.

Relax at the vibrator bar

Tokyo

Having paid about $ 20 at Shibuya's Vibe Bar Wild One, you will receive a branded plastic glove, which will be your pass to get acquainted with more than 330 models of vibrators from around the world. Devices can be picked up, viewed, turned on, but not used for their intended purpose! Such entertainment is available only for women or couples in love.

Super Mario style service

Tokyo

When you visit the Maidreamin Digitized Cafe and Dining Bar, you will find there sultry waitresses in suits of French maids, cleverly jumping on diving boards and breaking boxes. To experience the hospitality of these girls you will have to order at least one menu item from dishes and drinks.

Go to advanced baseball

In different cities.

Going to a baseball league game, you can enjoy a beer sold by sellers with jetpacks, grilled squid snacks and fan songs dedicated to each player individually. The season lasts from March to October.

Have a coffee with a furry buddy

A few places.

In the Bunny Rabbit Cafe in Tokyo, you can choose one of 30 rabbits and play with a cutie for an hour at a reasonable price. But the institution Lucky Owl will offer you similar services, but already in company with charming owls. These cafes are designed to treat loneliness.

Enjoy female breasts

A few places.

In Japan, there are shrines created in honor of anything, and female breasts were no exception. In the Karube temple, located in Okayama, for example, there is an altar of fertility that attracts women from all over the country who want to pray to the goddess of the breast. And in the Udo Temple in Miyazaki Prefecture, you can stare at the unusual statue in the cave, where the mother of all the gods, according to legend, fed her children.

Visit the amazing bar.

Tokyo

On the roof of Park Hyatt Tokyo is the incredible New York Bar, which you will probably remember if you saw the movie "Translation Difficulties." For an impressive scotch tape and a collection of Japanese whiskey, you will have to pay a considerable amount, because in addition to this, you get the opportunity to admire simply stunning views of Tokyo, which are breathtaking. And it's worth it!

Become a fan of sumo wrestling.

In different cities.

In Japan, six tournaments are held annually in different cities. And, believe me, this sight is worthy of your attention, so you should plan your trip in such a way as to get at least one of them. Remember that tickets for this action need to be bought in advance.

Learn the secret of sake

Kobe

Sake has a huge variety of varieties. You can learn some secrets of its preparation by visiting the Nada district in the city of Kobe, where 40 different factories produce 30% of the country's rice wine. Most manufacturers offer free tastings and explanatory films in English.

Play any games for only $ 20.

Osaka

For only $ 20 you will get a bracelet that will give you the opportunity to enjoy archery, basketball, tennis, football, badminton, bowling and other exciting games for three hours under one roof of the Round1 / Spo-Cha center. In addition, you will have access to video games and various very realistic simulations.

Catch a fish for your own dinner in a restaurant

Tokyo

In order to eat at the Zauo restaurant, you will first have to catch your dinner using combinations of hooks, bait and nets. The whole catch is that you can not throw the fish back into the aquarium if its price does not suit you, which varies depending on the type of fish you catch. After receiving the prey, you can decide in what form it will be served to you: sashimi, grill or fried.

Eat Kobe Beef in Kobe

Kobe

The queen of marbled beef will cost you about $ 90 for 140 grams. Try the first bite of this rare meat, just sprinkle it with salt before you start dressing with various sauces.

Drink the world's best whiskey

Kyoto / Osaka.

Reserve in advance a place on the Yamazaki tour - a popular distillery that produces the best whiskey in the world. After all, at the World Cup in 2014, he beat the Scottish manufacturers.

Overnight at a strange capsule hotel

Kyoto.

The Nine Hours Kyoto Hotel is ideal for this. It features an original, futuristic style and overall cleanliness. Men and women here are populated on different floors, and the provided amenities include Wi-Fi and a left-luggage office.

Use vending machines

A few places.

Japanese vending machines are world famous for their incredible variety of products that can be purchased in them: from eggs to underwear.

Strip naked in front of strangers

A few places.

Group bathing is so rooted in Japanese culture that no one thinks before flopping into a hot bath with a few strangers. Here, this procedure is considered very beneficial to health. Bathtubs are called "onsen" if they are indoors, and "rotenburo" if in the fresh air.

Unleash your inner karaoke diva

A few places.

In Japan, you do not have to disgrace in front of everyone. Instead, you will receive the key to a separate room with a bunch of English songbooks and a microphone, as well as a doorbell that will give you the opportunity to get drinks and snacks. You must admit that in such conditions you can be completely relaxed and not be afraid that someone will judge your vocal abilities.

"Stop" at the Hotel of Love

A few places.

What to do if you really want to retire with your loved one, but you are young and live with your parents? For such cases, the Japanese came up with "love hotels" in which rooms are rented by the hour. All rooms here have their own theme and are equipped with the necessary amenities for entertainment and relaxation: water slides, aquariums, smoke machines, carousels and a jacuzzi.

Being blinded by the riches of the Tsukiji market.

Tokyo

If you like a little seafood, then you must visit this market. At least in order to see the most impressive tuna in my life ...

Climb Mount Fuji at Night

Shizuoka / Yamanashi.

To make climbing this mountain more fun than it took strength and endurance, do it at night. In this case, around 4:30 in the morning you will witness the most amazing sunrise that you have ever seen. If you go up in season (July-August), then along the way you will surely find shops with noodles and a considerable number of wonderful places to relax.

Visit a very unusual festival

A few places.

Don't miss the annual Tamaseseri festival in Fukuoka, where a team of farmers competes with a team of fishermen to determine who will harvest the richest harvest this year. The participants of the festival compete in many different, very funny and fun games, so you are guaranteed a lot of positive impressions and good mood.

Another popular festival is Honen Matsuri - a feast of fertility and, probably, the only event at which it is quite acceptable to appear in a phallus costume, as well as taste snacks in the form of the same phallus.