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Japan is a country of diverse regions and cultures. The magnificent history and cultural heritage of Japan together with its busy shopping complexes and bullet trains make it a popular tourist destination.
Japan Sightseeing
Enjoy Japan Sightseeing exploring highly urbanized cities as well as quaint traditional villages of Japan. From Historical structures, Shinto shrines, Buddhist stupas, and magnificent old temples, to Shopping arcades, bullet trains, and Disneyland, you have many things to explore in the "Land of Rising Sun".
Tokyo Sightseeing
Though internationally known as the capital city of Japan, Tokyo is also a major cultural center and shopping destination of Japan. The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is the residence of the Emperor of Japan. Take an adventurous ride in a bullet train, visit magnificent old temples and shrines, or spend time in a hi-tech Imax theater, you have many options in this capital city.
Festivals
Japan is a land of colorful festivals and no matter what time of year you visit Japan you will find a festival somewhere. Japanese celebrate their festivals in huge congregations. Major festivals of Japan are New Year's Day, Bon, Setsubun, Hina Matsuri, Tanabata Matsuri , Shichi-Go-San, and Karatsu Kunchi.
Sumo
Sumo is Japan's national sport, which is a unique contest between two heavyweight wrestlers. Each year in Japan up to six Grand Sumo tournaments are organized. Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka are prominent venues for catching this interesting sport.
Japan Shopping
Japan is the land of hi-tech shopping centers, underground malls, and electrifying shopping complexes. Visit any major city in Japan and you will find bustling markets selling the latest in fashion, technology, and style.
Dining and Entertainment in Japan
Japan has much to offer in Dining and Entertainment. There are a number of quality restaurants in all major cities of Japan serving traditional Japanese as well as foreign cuisine. Bars, pubs and clubs are other popular options to spend leisure time. If you are a family man, Tokyo Disneyland could be the right destination for family entertainment.
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