Japan is at the forefront of technology, it's progressive and innovative culture is a breeding ground for new fun and exciting ideas. Some might be considered a little quirky but that's what makes Japan and especially Tokyo such a great travel destination. Here are five of the best:
Robots - Robotic technology plays a larger role in Japan than anywhere else in the world. In the past several years, Japan has committed several tens of millions of dollars to an industry whose revenues it hopes could surge to nearly $70 billion by 2025. Japan already employs over a quarter of a million industrial robot workers -more than any other nation - and would like to see that number go up to one million over the next 15 years. Japan has produced loads of interesting robots including ASIMO who can run, walk and make you some tea.
Karaoke - A trip to Japan is simply not complete without a visit to one of the many karaoke bars or boxes available. You have not sampled karaoke properly until you have tried it the way it was meant to be experienced. Karaoke is one of the main social activities of Japanese adults, especially businessmen. After some drinks in bar after work they visit a karaoke bar to sing their favourite tunes. An experience not to be missed.
Cosplay - Cosplay is a contraction of the two words costume and role play. Cosplay is centered on dressing like ones favorite anime, manga, and/or video game character. Some even make up there own costume from none of the above. Either way most are hand crafted. Countless hours spent on the finest details in there costume. They make a colourful sight in afternoon in Tokyo!
Love Hotels - Love hotels cater to just about everyone and anyone who feels the need for a pay by the hour (or a night) hotel. Rooms are quirkily themed and decked out to look like anything ranging from a subway train carriage to a prison cell. Other rooms are cuter and more light-hearted and in open-minded Tokyo not all Love Hotels have a seedy reputation. Most provide 'equipment' such as toys, karaoke machines, game consoles and more unusual stuff.
Maid Cafes - Maid cafes and butler cafs where the service staff dress as cute maids, or as butlers. Such restaurants and cafs have quickly become a staple of Japanese culture. Compared with service at normal cafs, the service at cosplay cafs involves the creation of a pretty different atmosphere. The staff treat the customers as masters and mistresses in a private home rather than merely as caf customers. A fascinating part of Japanese life.
Robots - Robotic technology plays a larger role in Japan than anywhere else in the world. In the past several years, Japan has committed several tens of millions of dollars to an industry whose revenues it hopes could surge to nearly $70 billion by 2025. Japan already employs over a quarter of a million industrial robot workers -more than any other nation - and would like to see that number go up to one million over the next 15 years. Japan has produced loads of interesting robots including ASIMO who can run, walk and make you some tea.
Karaoke - A trip to Japan is simply not complete without a visit to one of the many karaoke bars or boxes available. You have not sampled karaoke properly until you have tried it the way it was meant to be experienced. Karaoke is one of the main social activities of Japanese adults, especially businessmen. After some drinks in bar after work they visit a karaoke bar to sing their favourite tunes. An experience not to be missed.
Cosplay - Cosplay is a contraction of the two words costume and role play. Cosplay is centered on dressing like ones favorite anime, manga, and/or video game character. Some even make up there own costume from none of the above. Either way most are hand crafted. Countless hours spent on the finest details in there costume. They make a colourful sight in afternoon in Tokyo!
Love Hotels - Love hotels cater to just about everyone and anyone who feels the need for a pay by the hour (or a night) hotel. Rooms are quirkily themed and decked out to look like anything ranging from a subway train carriage to a prison cell. Other rooms are cuter and more light-hearted and in open-minded Tokyo not all Love Hotels have a seedy reputation. Most provide 'equipment' such as toys, karaoke machines, game consoles and more unusual stuff.
Maid Cafes - Maid cafes and butler cafs where the service staff dress as cute maids, or as butlers. Such restaurants and cafs have quickly become a staple of Japanese culture. Compared with service at normal cafs, the service at cosplay cafs involves the creation of a pretty different atmosphere. The staff treat the customers as masters and mistresses in a private home rather than merely as caf customers. A fascinating part of Japanese life.
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