Overview: In spite of having a very old culture, Japan seems to be constantly moving into the modern and hi-tech future. One can travel to Japan in spring, the season of festivities or in the season of autumn.

Popular Destinations: Japan mainly consists of a bunch of islands. The popular destinations in Japan include the famous cities of Hiroshima, Tokyo, Sendai, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Nagasaki and many more. The most important regions of Japan are Okinawa, Shikoku, Tohoku, Kansai, Kanto, Hokkaido, Kyushu.

Getting there: Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides very valuable online information regarding visas and other formalities. Japan is internationally connected through its major airports –Kansai Airport, Narita Airport and Chubu International Airport.

Sightseeing: Japan’s spectacular sights comprise Narrow Road, Mount Fuji and 88 pilgrimage temples, the Japanese Alps, museums and temples of Kyoto; western Honshu’s Himeji castle and Sanin and Sanyo coast; fascinating cities of Tokushima and Takamatsu; Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Kyushu.

Things to do: There are various things that can be done in Japan. One can eat out at curry rice and crabs at the innumerable restaurants, become a spectator of sumo tournaments, watch the events at Shimogano and Tsurugaoka Hachmagu shrines .

Accommodation: There are a variety of accommodation options available to a traveler, ranging from Japanese to Western style to low budget hotels to capsule hotels. Some famous hotels comprise Sushimo Hotel, Kyoto Garden Hotel, Narita Airport Washington Hotel .

Useful Information: Japan is usually considered a bit expensive country. The currency conversion can be done at any bank in Japan. Travelers must carry with them their incoming and outgoing tickets for Japan. There are severe penalties for carrying illegal drugs. From safety point of view, Japan is one of the safest countries. Medical facilities can be pricey.