Welcome to Japan! A land of intriguing contradictions. The nation is an archipelago made up of more than 14,000 islands with three quarters of the land being either forest or mountains, leaving little for residential, industrial, or farming areas. Yet it is densely populated for its size. Its leaders have ranged from the samurai to the shogun to the emperor. Its highest point – Mt. Fuji – is beautiful and sacred, as are its many temples and shrines. Its capital city – Tokyo – is a bustling metropolis containing anything one might desire, from food to entertainment to art and culture. Kyoto, a modern city with an ancient past, is filled with serene religious buildings, glorious gardens, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Japan awaits with open arms!