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Nagasaki

Cross-cultural Port City
Nagasaki, a port city on the western tip of Kyushu, has been open to Asia and Europe as a center of trade and cultural exchanges for many centuries. Every scene and custom of Nagasaki make you feel the city represents a fusion of Japanese and foreign cultures.

Tono

Home of Folktales
The city of Tono in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is the home of many folktales, old legends and mysterious stories featuring spirits, ghosts and other imaginative creatures, handed down by word of mouth. Scenery of the city’s nature and countryside produces an atmosphere reminiscent of one of scenes appearing in a tale.

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is a world-famous mountain symbolic of Japan. Mt. Fuji presents different faces in different seasons, fascinating people. In summer, many climbers throng to Mt. Fuji. Hot springs as well as food and wine of Yamanashi charm tourists.

Aizu

In Aizu, you can enjoy abundant nature such as Mt. Bandai, the Goshiki-numa lakes and Higashiyama hot springs, as well as Wakamatsu Castle and Ouchijuku where Japan’s old town with thatched–roof houses harks back to the medieval Edo period.

Tokyo Sky Tree

A freestanding structure that seems to stretch right up to the sky from the Tokyo plain will open in May and provide new, towering vistas of the city and well beyond.

Karatsu

With an ancient history and a deep cultural heritage, Karatsu is a peaceful township that features natural beauty, delectable foods, traditional pottery, an old castle, and a festival with floats that attract visitors form everywhere.

Sado Island

Sado Island continues to attract travelers, thanks to its unique culture and fascinating history.

Hakone

Steeped in ancient Japanese history and tradition, Hakone is the place domestic and foreign sightseers and Tokyoites alike go for rest, relaxation, nature, hot springs and more!

Matsuyama

A popular travel destination boasting Japan's oldest onsen, historical sights and delicacies from the Seto Inland Sea.

Hiraizumi

Known throughout the centuries for its rich cultural heritage—resplendent Buddhist temples and breathtaking gardens that change through each season—Hiraizumi is now striving to become the leading light in the recovery of the Tohoku region.

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Ise-Shima

Experience spiritual tranquility and enjoy delicacies fresh from the sea in the Ise-Shima area of Mie Prefecture.

Kagoshima

Now conveniently accessible by Shinkansen, Kagoshima in southern Kyushu offers travelers a variety of sights, culture, food, and relaxing hot springs.

Japan's Beloved Symbol of Spring

Blossoming cherry trees (sakura) have held a special place in Japanese people's hearts for centuries. Famous cherry-blossom spots around the country include mountain spots where cherry trees grow wild, historic temples and castles, and parks.

Glittering Ginza

Lined with exclusive department stores and, boutiques, and restaurants, Tokyo's Ginza district is Japan's number-one destination for luxury shopping and gourmet dining. Many of the famous shops and restaurants here have been in business since the early years of the last century or even longer.

Niseko: Hokkaido's Powder Snow Paradise

Niseko in western Hokkaido is one of the world's finest ski resorts. Some 700,000 skiers and snowboarders visit each year, drawn by the superlative powder snow and numerous onsen hot springs.

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