Japan: a World of Fascination

Japan: a World of Fascination

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“Japan”
Imagine a world of fascination that everyone wants to visit. Japan is that place because they have exotic food, interesting art, and famous landmarks. Many people who visited Japan remember the fun Japan had to offer. For example, consider looking at fine art at the Museum of Fine Art. Also, try out the food that the Japanese have eaten for centuries. Then visit Mt Fuji, a very famous mountain. Japan is very good place to visit because they have really good food, interesting art, and famous landmarks.
First of all, Japan has very tasty food such as ramen noodles, a popular noodle dish throughout Japan. Chukamen noodles, which are made from wheat flour, are boiled and put in various flavored soups. The most important part of the noodle dish is the soup. Without the soup the noodle would be tasteless. Many prefer eating this delectable dish than regular American foods because it is also healthy for the body. Although, ramen originated in China, there are many kinds of ramen available in Japan, and ramen shops are located all over Japan.
Next, viewing Japanese art is another way to spend your summer vacation over because Japan covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, and wood on bronze sculptures. There are also ink paintings on silk or paper. The more recent art that children love to read is manga, a cartoon with words that go into a story. Japanese sculpututures are also popular.
Lastly, people should visit many Japanese landmarks such as the Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge, because it is the world’s longest suspension bridge in the world with a length of 3911 meters. Another landmark is the Daibutsu of Kamakura monument, said to be the second largest monumental Buddha in Japan. The most famous mountain is Mount Fuji, the tallest among Japan’s three great mountains, Mount Haku, and Mount Tate. Mount Fuji towers over all other mountains in Japan, being over 12,388 feet above the ground. Many tourists and...

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