Each place is beautiful on its own. I was born, raised and lived in a big city, so the spirit of Tokyo is familiar to me: its traffic, skyscrapers and crowds. The multi-level building system and the small parks hidden among high buildings amazes me the most. However, to really appreciate the spirit of Japan — the power of religion, the beauty of landscapes – you definitely need to go outside the city and visit the ancient capital Kyoto, Nara and other towns.