"Stay crazy Japan: 48 interesting pics that show why Japan is a country like no other..." from the MSN feed this morning...

The intro by author Edvinas Jovaišas: Every country boasts its unique charm, whether it’s the people, the food, the nature, or anything else, for that matter, that creates it. And while what captivates people the most differs from visitor to visitor, some places seem to leave many of them fascinated with what they’ve seen or experienced.

One of such places, likely to leave its visitors in awe, is Japan. Home to everything from bustling cities to breathtaking nature, and so much more, it also surprises travelers with some rather unexpected sights, such as fried chicken vending machines and public air showers for those suffering from pollen allergies, just to name a couple. Scroll down to find more examples and explore what other unique features add to the charm of Japan.

VAoJ commentary: This is not the worst (or best) collection of photos of Japan. I rather like that is it more than 2 or 3 photos and suggests that every person's experiences and take-ways are different. And the photos are not overly concentrated on the weird/strange. If viewers remember that even 48 photos cannot represent or explain an entire country and its cultures, don't take "crazy" in a negative or normative way and remember that all places have their own unique features/charms (be careful with over-using nihonjinron red flags like "special" and "unique" which work to imply "superior"), this collection can have some value. I think it can encourage viewers to look into the contexts of these photos to get different perspectives and better understandings.

Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/stay-crazy-japan-48-interesting-pics-that-show-why-japan-is-a-country-like-no-other/ar-AA1VAMh2

I must be in a good mood today...