Why I keep going back to Japan?

[zoossh]

japan’s big, but the world is even bigger. if you find a place you like, bam go ahead and explore every nook and cranny.

don’t believe everything you see on tv, eg, there are so many parts of the north america that can rival the natural beauty of europe.

end of the day, if you’re happy, that’s all that matters

How great a place is - is just one of the factor. Other things include food, time, cost, distance, safety etc

patagonia is beautiful but it isn’t as assessable as Japan. It is all compromise with some give and take. Japan has some peculiarity that is rather unique.

I can understand those who went elsewhere to pursue things that are not found in Japan or better than Japan. But I find that not everyone understands that others had their own things they are looking for.

For example if I go rural area I need to travel long distances and can’t go anywhere else, and the activities there are great but limited.

But let’s say I want something that gives me variety. I want the night scenes of kabukicho that I can see for myself the touts and delinquents, but at the same time can visit vintage camera shops and pet cafes, and still be able to travel short distance to places like enoshima to see the seaside with cafes, in a span of 1 to 1.5 days. This is where metropolitan cities triumph… but u r not going to get anything like Patagonia

life is about give and take. I do like both from the off beaten path to crowded places where I can see interesting people.

but there is so little time in life so one might need to make a decision… and sometimes it can be the “same old places” as they do offers proximity to variety compared to the “unique places”.

Honestly many are more qualified than me to say all these as they travel more than me… I’m still slowly exploring some places despite of having visited, there are often corners that are new to me

 

[white_prince]

Just came back last month.
Then now I next month going again.

How to cure this addiction?

Get a wifu or gf there and u can stay with her perpetually

 

[zoossh]

quite a wot

but in short, I feel there are reasons for going same old places and I feel it isn’t as stupid as some think it is.

Though I also agree it is also true that some people just go faraway to visit more ubiquitous things which I feel is less worthwhile.

 

[zoossh]

Get a wifu or gf there and u can stay with her perpetually

Lucky you never say get a mistress

 

[RinoaX]

quite a wot

but in short, I feel there are reasons for going same old places and I feel it isn’t as stupid as some think it is.

Though I also agree it is also true that some people just go faraway to visit more ubiquitous things which I feel is less worthwhile.

While I'll admit I have the Japan bug for half a decade now, I also wanted to visit other parts of the world, like Brazil.

But safety, access amongst other things are part of the obstacles whether we like it or not.

Just detest ppl constantly telling me to visit different capitals/parts of the world cos that's how everyone should live life.

 

[white_prince]

Lucky you never say get a mistress

That one is the next process after getting a wifu or gf

 

[zoossh]

While I'll admit I have the Japan bug for half a decade now, I also wanted to visit other parts of the world, like Brazil.

But safety, access amongst other things are part of the obstacles whether we like it or not.

Just detest ppl constantly telling me to visit different capitals/parts of the world cos that's how everyone should live life.

it is common for people to see things from their viewpoints, which to them (or even me) is that it is others are missing out (not knowing it).

But yeah some people just dun like or cannot appreciate certain things. And if so mybfd just got to miss out on that (and no loss)

Safety is also one big concern for me. I admit I’m paranoid and no guts (not insulting others) … those with guts I admire chiu but I’m not chiu.

 

[zoossh]

That one is the next process after getting a wifu or gf

I think u meant wifu AND gf

 

[mirukuboi]

Sheep lor……..

 

[AuraKUPO]

Sinkie really only jb, bkk, and Japan. Frog in well really.

 

[fortunehunter]

Japan now too touristy and nice any more like BKK.
Now is good time to visit India before become too commercialist.

 

[Crescy]

Sinkie really only jb, bkk, and Japan. Frog in well really.

sorry i allergic to angmor.. i'm good with being able to travel around asia in this life.

 

[week3nd]

Just came back last month. Then now I next month going again. How to cure this addiction?

No worries, after experiencing the crazy hot weather next month, don't think you will go back again

 

[wlalala]

Sinkie really only jb, bkk, and Japan. Frog in well really.

heng japan is just one of 5 countries i'm visiting this year

 

[wlalala]

Oh when r u going to share your birding shots ?

Is your choice of country location based on the types of birds region specific, or is it a byproduct?

i know for landscape, architecture and street portraits, each country is highly unique and you just dun get certain things everywhere except some places

i mostly never share anywhere one

is by product hahaha... I very greedy one, i don't go to a place to do only 1 thing.

i not so hardcore... yet.

 

[white_prince]

I think u meant wifu AND gf

Yes correct “AND” haha

 

[zoossh]

Sinkie really only jb, bkk, and Japan. Frog in well really.

The value of some of these same old places are they make great topics for small talks

notice how nobody share a photo thread on unique places. It will be great if one do. And if you talk without pictures, others can’t see or feel how it is.

You talk the name of some locations that others dunno where and can’t even pronounced it - the conversation will quickly go dead. It is different if u talk about things that others are familiar with then move on from there

Besides I bet you some of the things in the same old places probably many wouldn’t know and that wouldn’t make them frogs. And it might be just round the corner of places u and your friends just visited

just like in Kyoto, there is this 電音 Buddha drones and temple maids. You sure u had exhausted all corners of these same old places or not ?

too bad I didn’t get to visit here. If they hold the events again I dun mind going

 

[zoossh]

i mostly never share anywhere one

is by product hahaha... I very greedy one, i don't go to a place to do only 1 thing.

i not so hardcore... yet.

One day u gonna start a thread. Message me and I like to see . Got gems pls share too

 

[zoossh]

heng japan is just one of 5 countries i'm visiting this year

Jb
Bkk
Jp
Sg

So what is the remaining one place you went?

 

[messidona]

sorry i allergic to angmor.. i'm good with being able to travel around asia in this life.

amdk country more laidback. asia very stressful. got coolie mentality