Accommodations - As you might already know, the cost of living in Japan is rather expensive, and hotel prices often mirror the expensiveness of Japanese lifestyle. This is especially evident if you plan to stay in central locations such as the areas near the Imperial Palace and the affluent districts of Ginza in Tokyo.

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Travel for Children - Japan has a wealth of attractions in its midst although it is relatively a small country. There are various destinations and attractions that adults may enjoy but there are several sites that cater mainly for children.

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Festivals - Japan is a country that is rich in festivals, which are known as Matsuri. Throughout the year, festivals that are often sponsored or hosted by shrines and temples are held to celebrate special historical events or changing of the seasons or to offer prayers to the gods.

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Japanese Flora & Fauna - The flora and fauna of Japan is marked by a large variety of species. There are about 4,500 native plant species in Japan (3,950 angiosperms, 40 gymnosperms, 500 ferns). Some 1,600 angiosperms and gymnosperms are indigenous to Japan.

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Getting Around Japan - The transportation system in Japan is modern and effiecent, serving a population of over 100 million people everyday. Japan is also home to the first true use of high-speed rail travel. Called "Shinkansen" or bullet trains, these railway vehicles can easily reach speeds in excess of 250 kilometres per hour.

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Mount Fuji - Mount Fuji also known as Fuji-san is the most famous peak of Japan located at the island of Honshu. It is the highest peak of Japan with a height of 3,776 meters. It is a dormant volcano and it is known for its nearly perfect cone shape. Its last eruption was in 1707.

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Natural Attractions - Japan is a land of great natural beauty. Mountains and hills cover about 70 percent of the country. In fact, the Japanese islands consist of the rugged upper part of a great mountain range that rises from the floor of the North Pacific Ocean, jagged peaks, rocky gorges, and thundering mountain waterfalls provide some of the country s most spectacular scenery.

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Restaurants - What is your Japanese experience without tasting the mouth-watering dishes that you can find only in Japan? Even though not very budget friendly, you can find some of the world’s finest restaurants in Japan’s world-famous hotels and chic city districts such as Tokyo's Ginza, Roppongi, Akasaka, and Harajuku.

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Temples & Shrines - Most of Japan’s famous attractions are its religious monuments scattered all over the country and each structure is impressive and distinct from one another. These religious monuments are commonly referred to as shrines and temples.

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Tourist Attractions - Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, off the northeastern coast of Asia. It is a small nation with few natural resources but the impact it has on world history is extraordinarily big.

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Winter Sports - Japan is a country blessed with mountains and a climate very conducive for snowboarding and skiing. As a matter of fact, a lot of Japanese people engage in the said activities. Various ski areas are not too far from the country's capital, Tokyo.

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