Japan is the perfect combination of urban and natural environments, and ancient and modern infrastructure. It’s a place where you can grab a hot drink out of a vending machine at the top of a challenging hike. With a culture that values natural landmarks as sacred, every city seems to have dozens of hidden places to have a quiet moment of reflection. The mountains and rivers have pathways through and around them that have been made by centuries of use.
From the northern tip of Hokkaido to the southern tip of Okinawa, Japan is a four season destination with something for everyone. Do you love tropical beaches? Okinawa has it. Do you love skiing and snowboarding? The Nagano Olympics were held here in 1998, and that area is still a popular winter destination. History? Seafood? Religion? Badass samurai stuff? It’s all waiting for you in Japan.
