The Japanese archipelago, home to over 125 million people, is an incredibly diverse region, both in terms of flora, fauna and geography. Stretching from the Arctic Circle to the subtropics, Japan consists of four main islands and almost 4000 smaller ones. Throughout, Japan amazes visitors with its extensive cultural diversity and amazing peoples, one of world’s most industrious and resourceful. A visit to Japan, especially its big cities, can almost seem like a journey to an exotic fantasyland, with its ultra-modernity, space-age transit and cutting edge technology prowess.
Sporting the world’s most densely populated metropolises, Japan boasts beautiful a countryside, majestic mountains, sparkling lakes and magnificent shorelines. Being part of the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ volcanic region, Japan has its share of earthquakes and volcano activity. All this activity has played no small part in the country’s plethora of hot springs, geological formations and urban development. So many earthquake disasters have forced Japanese cities to rebuild over and over again, leading to so much of its modern look today.
There’s so much to do today in Japan, one of the world’s most advanced democracies. Whether one comes for the food, for the culture, or for the entertainment, Japan has it all. All major urban areas boast museums, galleries, zoos, and plenty of activities to keep the young and old alike busy and having fun. Japan is home to some of the most remarkable indoor adventure attractions, from enclosed ski areas that are open year round to water parks complete such as Ocean Dome in Miyazaki.
Accommodation is vast and varied all over Japan, with every kind of choice, from super luxury resorts on the coasts to sleek modern hotels that tower over Tokyo. Hotels in Japan trend toward expensive, and are full most of the year, so make certain you book early for the best selection.