Japan Travel OverviewA modern country with a rich heritage; Japan has long been popular with travellers. While is it one of the most expensive places to live; it is possible the budget traveller to have a good time as well. There are four main islands which make up Japan: Hokkaido in the North; Honshu the mainland; Shikoku in the Southeast; and Kyushu in the South. More than 4;000 smaller islands surround these four main islands. Japan will leave a lasting impression in your mind. From city based attractions in Tokyo; all the way to the natural wonders like Mount Fuji and the hot springs of Beppu; this country has something for everyone. Japan also combines the most traditional of societies with the most modern of techniques. Technology lovers will love Japan; being the heart of all techological development; tourists greatly enjoy the diversity of shopping in Japan. In Tokyo the districts of Roppongi; Akihabara; and Shinjuku all offer all you could dream of in this respect. Between the neon signs and the sky scrapers you will also find pagodas and shrines where saints are venered according to century old customs. Honshu is the main island. Most of the big cities are here and if you have just two weeks; you can limit your trip to just this island. The city of Kyoto is a must see. Hokkaido in the north is good for outdoor activities as well as partying. Sapporo is the beer capital of Japan and home to the world famous Ice Sculpture Festival. Shikoku is the smallest of the main islands; and lesser known to travellers. Kyushu is the southernmost of the four large islands. The main sight on the island is Nagasaki; once the only city foreigners were allowed to visit in Japan - and only the Dutch and the Chinese. More recently it was the site where the biggest of the two nuclear bombs was dropped in WWII. Fukuoka City (often referred to as Hakata) is like a laid-back version of Tokyo and famous for its many ramen stalls... Popular Destinations
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