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Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Japan. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • Adventurers
  • Culture Seekers
  • Foodies

Famous For

  • Sushi
  • Mount Fuji
  • Traditional Shrines

Key Information

Capital

Tokyo

Best Time to Visit

March to May (cherry blossoms), October to November (autumn colors)

Transportation

Bullet trains (Shinkansen), Subways, Buses

Language

Japanese

Population

126,476,461

UNESCO Sites

23

Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Famous Cuisine

  • Sushi
  • Ramen
  • Tempura
  • Wagyu beef
  • Matcha

Top Attractions

  • Mount Fuji
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Tokyo Disneyland
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial
  • Osaka Castle

Video Guide

Latest Posts

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