Well, I've liked Japan since I was really young. At first I didn't know why, and I knew very little about Japan in general. Then, about 10 years ago, I started playing a game called "Shougun: Total War" and heard Japanese for the "first" time, and I really liked the sound of it, I also got to hear a few instruments. It was all so different from what I was used to, and I think that made it extra interesting.
The reason I like Japan now, 10+ years older is mainly the language (which I finally decided to start studying), the food and a bunch of other things. You'll also find the most awesome tv-shows in japan. How i miss the old PrideFC and gaki no tsukai..