Japan

Japan is truly timeless, a place where ancient traditions fuse with modern life, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

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Mt Fuji and Cherry Blossom

Mt Fuji Fuji Five Lakes Fuji-san is among Japan's most revered and timeless attractions, the inspiration for generations of poets and the focus of countless artworks. Hundreds of…

Tokyo, Ueno, Taito-ku: Tokyo National Museum, Honkan

Tokyo National Museum Ueno & Yanesen If you visit only one museum in Tokyo, make it the Tokyo National Museum. Here you'll find the world's largest collection of Japanese art, including…

Peace Statue, Nagasaki,Japan

Peace Park Nagasaki A still, serene and deeply moving place, Nagasaki's Peace Park commemorates the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945, which reduced the…

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Nishiki Market Downtown Kyoto The covered Nishiki Market (Nishiki-kōji Ichiba) is one of Kyoto’s real highlights, especially if you have an interest in cooking and dining. Commonly…

April 29, 2018: The Robot statue in an open garden space at the Ghibli museum.

Ghibli Museum Tokyo This museum is the heart of the Studio Ghibli world, a beloved (even 'adored') film studio responsible for classic, critically-acclaimed animated titles…

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Kanto region, Japan. Tiny alleys crowded with night bars and clubs at Golden Gai district.

Golden Gai Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo Golden Gai – a Shinjuku institution for over half a century – is a collection of tiny bars, often literally no bigger than a closet and seating maybe a…

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Shibuya Crossing Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa Rumoured to be the busiest intersection in the world (and definitely in Japan), Shibuya Crossing is like a giant beating heart, sending people in all…

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Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama This impressively slick attraction is dedicated to, you guessed it, cup noodles. But in reality, its focus is more broad, with numerous exhibitions…