For ChaMike's first Japan adventure we decided to visit two main cities- Kyoto & Tokyo. If you want to get a taste of old Japan: picturesque temples, peaceful gardens and parks, colorful shrines, zen lifestyle and the iconic Geisha and Maiko- Kyoto is the best venue to experience these.
Japan was not actually on my ‘to go to list’ before, I even had this over
generalization that Japanese were rude based on what our history teacher
taught us- Hello Bataan March! (plus the fact that my Mama
is from Bataan even aggravated my dislike). But when my boyfriend
pleaded me to go with him during Sakura (cherry blossom) season- Japan
is one of the very few countries he wanted to visit, I just couldn’t say
no.
Tokyo City View
So
after my seven-day trip to Japan, it turned out to be one of my
favorite countries I’ve been to (so far) and I bet it will be yours too. So I
listed here the things that one should consider before going to the Land
of the Rising Sun.
First and foremost if you are residing in the Philippines and you are planning to go to Japan soon, you must secure a Japan Visa. Recently, news has been spreading that by June 2014, Japan will no longer require a visa. Since this has yet to be official, one should still apply for a Japan Visa.
Honestly, I was a bit intimidated in securing a Japan Visa at first but surprisingly it went out very smoothly. Acquiring a Japan Visa shouldn't be difficult as long as you have the complete requirements, just follow these easy & simple steps.
