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Japan, a land where the ancient and the avant-garde coexist in perfect harmony, captivates with its profound sense of beauty and balance. Cradled by the restless Pacific, this archipelago is a place where cherry blossoms flutter like whispers of forgotten poems and towering skyscrapers punctuate the skyline with futuristic grace.

The essence of Japan lies in its contradictions: the serene tranquillity of a Zen garden coexists with the frenetic energy of Shibuya Crossing, and the disciplined ritual of a tea ceremony contrasts with the dazzling, neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Rich in history yet relentlessly modern, Japan's culture is a tapestry woven from samurai heritage, haiku poetry and the quiet contemplation of Mount Fuji. Here, tradition is not a relic of the past but a living, breathing entity that shapes the present with quiet determination and an unwavering sense of purpose.

  • Tokyo (includes Imperial Palace, Skytree, Mount Fuji, Disneyland);
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park;
  • Historic Kyoto;
  • Island Shrine of Itsukushima;
  • Historic Nara;
  • Himeji Castle;
  • Nagasaki; Okinawa
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  • Finest Onboard Catering
  • Ground Transport and Yachts
  • Luxury Villa & House Rentals
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TO BE KNOWN
  • The State's Capital
    Tokyo
  • Time Zone
    UTC +9
  • Telephone Code
    81
  • Total Area
    377 915 Km2
  • Population
    123 719 238 (2023 est.)
  • Main Languages
    Japanese
  • Currency
    Yen (JPY)
  • GDP Per Capita
    USD 40800
  • Airports
    175
  • Heliports
    16
TRAVEL INFORMATION

    Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north

    Japanese 97.9%, Chinese 0.6%, Korean 0.4%, other 1.1% (includes Vietnamese, Filipino, and Brazilian) (2017 est.)

    Shaking hands in Japan is less widespread than in other countries. Bowing is much more common.

    Sushi — small rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice typically served with a garnish of raw fish; Japanese curry — meat and vegetables in a simple curry sauce with Japanese spices and usually served on top of plain steamed rice

    Third-largest, trade-oriented, and diversified economy; highly indebted country; slow wage growth and declining labor force; still heavily hydrocarbon-reliant; central bank keeping low interest rates amid modest inflation; increased military spending; stagnant tourism sector

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