Missing Japan? Virtual tours come with shopping, drinks and souvenirs

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Do you miss Japan? Virtual tours come with shopping, drinks and souvenirs

, it’s rare that a street crossing achieves international acclaim. Yet one of Tokyo's most recognizable locations, Shibuya Crossing, joins the ranks.Deemed “the busiest intersection in the world,” the crossing can accommodate an estimated 3,000 people at every light interval. The bursts of organized chaos symbolize Japan’s dedication to the “Four Ps” — patience, politeness, punctuality and precision — attributes that govern one of the most densely-packed societies in the world.

Astute readers will find no fewer than eight people wearing masks, even though the photograph predates the global pandemic. The story explains why.are sent a customized package from Japan before the class begins. Wrapping precious items in furoshiki, or decorative cloth squares, is a centuries-old Japanese tradition. Today, the practice is viewed as an environmentally friendly way to, though they can also be used as small handbags and home decor.

The Furoshiki cloth is commonly used to wrap presents, however unlike wrapping paper, the cloth is traditionally given back to the gift giver.This live one-hour class taught in English teaches participants how to wrap gifts and make a handbag out of furoshiki. The cost is 10,000 Japanese yen for the class, two furoshiki cloths and a pair of rings.

Trains regularly reach speeds of 200 miles per hour and have a reputation for arriving and departing on time — to the exact second.

 

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C3Kenneth Drinks and souvenirs....virtually? Sooooo yeah thats a thing I guess. I just think it lacks a little substance.

Fuck virtual tours

good luck

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