Japan is a land as mysterious as its language. Combining ancient traditions with the latest in gadget technology, strange delicacies and impressive palaces, it is a country of paradoxes.
Made up of four main islands, Japan mainly has volcanic landscapes and sumptuous valleys. But it also has some very vibrant cities!
From Buddhist temples to sumo wrestlers, Kabuki plays to Onsen bathhouses, Japan has it all.
Follow our comprehensive guide on the best things to see, where to sleep and where to eat in some of Japan's greatest cities!