2023-07-25 10:45:36
Japan’s beauty is not limited to pink cherry blossoms or photo-realistic anime movies. The beauty of that country is passing through some strange sights; From an island of living dolls to a men-only island. So here are all the sights that can amaze a man. Once in Japan, everyone will only travel to cities like Tokyo. However, when planning a trip to Japan, you can also travel through the following places. Here are some of Japan’s weirdest places to tell a lot of weird stories.
The cat-only island
As the name suggests, Oshima is an island full of cats. As a tourist spot, it is now known as Cat Island. There are more cats than humans on this island. Only fifteen families live on the eleven-acre island of Oshima. Their main occupation is fishing. The island’s inhabitants are cats that were brought to control rodents on ships and fishing boats in the past. After World War II, Oshima was reduced to cats and a few humans as the islanders moved to other cities in search of work. Then the cats proliferated. Today there are more than twice as many cats as residents. Hundreds of tourists visit the island every day to see this army of cats.
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A male-only island
Women are denied entry to Okinoshima Island, located off the Munakata coast of Fukuoka. Only men have access to the island. Not everyone can go there either. Only 200 men are allowed to participate in the annual festival there. Men arriving on the island must strip off their clothes and bathe naked in the sea to perform a purification ceremony, which is believed to cleanse their souls. Two of Japan’s oldest historical texts, the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, mention Okinoshima. The island is considered very sacred by the local Munataka tribe. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is said to have been a trading post between the Korean Islands and China from the 4th to the 9th century. Shinto God is worshiped on this island. Shinto is an ancient religion with Japanese roots. It is said that women are denied entry to the island due to the ritual impurity of menstruation.
Electric Town
Akihabara is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. Once rich in electronics shops, this area was called Electronic Town. It is mainly known as a center for electronics, anime, manga and otaku culture. Initially, this place was famous for many electronics shops. Over time it has become a major hub for technology and pop culture. It attracts locals and tourists alike. After the Second World War, there was a black market for electronic goods and various types of household appliances. Today it is filled with electronic stores ranging from small shops to huge multi-storey buildings selling everything from computers, cameras, gadgets, video games and home appliances. It is also a haven for manga and anime lovers. Another special feature of this place is the women waiting to be welcomed to the hotel in the guise of housekeepers and nurses.
The land of peepers
Nagoro, also known as Nagoro Village or Nagoro Doll Village, is a small village in the Ia Valley in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. There are more points than numbers of people here. As you approach the village, you can see the look-alikes called “Scarecrow Dolls” or “Kakashi” in Japanese. At first glance, it looks like a living person. Because these eyes are as big as a human. Artist Ayano Tsukimi has created these terrifying monsters. He first started making dolls to avoid loneliness in that small village where there were only a few people and to attract people to his village. It has become a chore. Today, these scary peepers are stuck in the nooks and crannies of the village, roadsides, tea stalls and waiting sheds. Today it has become a tourist destination.
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