I am a big fan of Tokyo Disney Sea. But, that doesn’t necessary mean that I’m a Disney fan. I like theme parks, especially Tokyo Disney Sea. The first time I visited Tokyo Disney Sea was when I was in 2nd grade. I still remember the excitement I felt when going there. I had heard about it but had never been there before.
Tokyo Disney Sea is separated into different sections with different themes. There is the section that is based off of the United States, the “Arabian” section, the mysterious section, and so on. My all-time favorite has been the “Arabian” section, because I like the atmosphere of that area. I wouldn’t call it authentic because there is an Indian curry restaurant in that area, and, more importantly, it is difficult to define what “Arabian” is. But, there is something special about that area which has the Aladdin attraction as its main venue. It takes me so far from the reality in Japan that it makes me feel as if I teleported to a different country.
The main reason why I like Tokyo Disney Sea is because it takes me away from the current reality, and provides an escape from my daily life. In a sense, I get to feel like a different person because I am removed from the tall skyscrapers and crowded trains. Also, I go to Tokyo Disney Sea to enjoy, and thus, when I have already completed work or don’t have urgent work to complete. Therefore, it is not only the space itself that I like, but also the mentality I go with to that space.
Because Tokyo Disney Sea is in Tokyo and I live in Osaka, I cannot go to Tokyo Disney Sea as frequently as I want to. I think that that makes it even more special. From Tokyo to Osaka, it takes about an hour via airplane, two hours and a half via Shinkansen (bullet train), or overnight via bus. Therefore, it is close, in a sense that it is in the same country, but far in terms of time and economic barriers. This close-yet-far location also adds on to making Tokyo Disney Sea my favorite environment/space/place/location.
“Arabian” Section at Night