The Best of Japan: 10 Experiences You Won't Want to Miss

Japan is a captivating archipelago, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation

Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms.

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Tokyo's Shibuya crossing

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Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine

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Osaka's Dotonbori district

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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Nara's Todai-ji Temple with its giant Buddha statue

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Okinawa's beaches and coral reefs.

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Tokyo's Ginza district

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Panoramic view

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