25 reasons why Seoul is now the coolest city in Asia

[zhaoyun]

Which one is better, Korea or Japan?

Just depends by what you are measuring?

[Pennywise]

Just depends by what you are measuring?

I'm Asking as a tourist. Which one is more interesting? If I had to choose one, what were your suggestion? Do you know both?

[zhaoyun]

I'm Asking as a tourist. Which one is more interesting? If I had to choose one, what were your suggestion? Do you know both?

Personally I think Japan has a lot more to see. It is bigger and has more varied sites. Remember half of Korea is North Korea, so it's a whole different place, but perhaps more interesting in many ways.

In the end, it comes down to the individual. Both countries have long histories and are interesting.

[coolstorybro]

Tokyo is amazing, but helps if you know someone to show you around. I don't think it is very interesting as a normal tourist, but if you get locals to show you places then it is second to none.

[Pennywise]

Personally I think Japan has a lot more to see. It is bigger and has more varied sites. Remember half of Korea is North Korea, so it's a whole different place, but perhaps more interesting in many ways.

In the end, it comes down to the individual. Both countries have long histories and are interesting.

Yeah, I'm also think like that. I personally interesting with Japanese culture but I have not much idea about what kind of people they're.

[zhaoyun]

Yeah, I'm also think like that. I personally interesting with Japanese culture but I have not much idea about what kind of people they're.

Actually, Japanese people are the most polite people on earth.

Yes, they can be very xenophobic and racist, but they maintain their politeness to the utmost, so you would rarely see an outward display of this. Koreans are much more likely to display xenophobic hostility than the Japanese are. They are more straightforward.

The tough part is that they are very reserved people so it is hard to get to know them personally.

[Pennywise]

Actually, Japanese people are the most polite people on earth.

Yes, they can be very xenophobic and racist, but they maintain their politeness to the utmost, so you would rarely see an outward display of this. Koreans are much more likely to display xenophobic hostility than the Japanese are. They are more straightforward.

The tough part is that they are very reserved people so it is hard to get to know them personally.

Did you ever been in Japan or you have some japanese firends?

[zhaoyun]

Did you ever been in Japan or you have some japanese firends?

I was in Japan only for a short time as a child, so I don't remember much. Yes, I've met many people from Japan.

They really maintain an outward politeness. It is hard to get to know them personally. But there were a couple I got to know well.

[Dylan]

Korea has never been one of the top choices for me to visit in Asia. I guess I'd check it out if I do have a chance. I'd much rather visit Japan, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and other parts of China I haven't been to yet.

completely agree, where in china have you been? I'm going to Shanghai and Chongqing this summer

[Dandelion]

Actually, Japanese people are the most polite people on earth.

Yes, they can be very xenophobic and racist, but they maintain their politeness to the utmost, so you would rarely see an outward display of this. Koreans are much more likely to display xenophobic hostility than the Japanese are. They are more straightforward.

The tough part is that they are very reserved people so it is hard to get to know them personally.

Well, xenophobic they might be, I also think Japanese racism is a bit over-exaggerated. I still think it's more protectionism and the feeling they are a unique people. Otherwise I wouldn't hear about European foreigners working in Japan for a Japanese company.