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Japan's Beloved Symbol of Spring

The Fleeting Beauty of Cherry Blossoms
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

Japan’s Shopping and Gourmet Paradise
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.

Haneda Airport: Gateway to Tokyo from the World

In October 2010, Haneda Airport in Tokyo was reborn as a full-fledged international airport. Haneda’s facilities have been given a major upgrade in line with the changes, so that it now serves as a global showcase for Japanese culture.

A Brilliant Blend of Old and New

Nagoya, the largest city in the Chubu region of central Honshu, got its start as a castle town in 1610. It has continued to grow and develop ever since, holding on to its rich samurai past while growing into one of the world’s leading centers of the automobile industry.

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An Ancient City Within Easy Reach of Tokyo

Just an hour from Tokyo by train, Kamakura is an ancient city with a wealth of historic monuments and temples. With its abundant nature and rich sense of history, Kamakura offers endless discoveries to charm Japanese and foreign visitors alike.

Nara, Spiritual Home of the Japanese

Rich in history, and home to Japan’s first permanent capital, Nara Prefecture is known as the spiritual home of the Japanese. In 2010, special events are being held to mark 1,300 years since the capital moved to Nara.

The Islands of the Seto Inland Sea

Bounded by Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku, the Seto Inland Sea was designated Japan’s first national park in 1934. More than 700 islands offer stunning natural scenery and delicious seafood, as well as everything from traditional ways of life to cutting-edge modern art and architecture.

Fukuoka, a Center of History and Culture

Situated in the northern part of Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture has a unique local culture and cuisine that has developed over its long history. Its proximity to China and the Korean Peninsula has made it a gateway between Japan and the rest of Asia.

Hiroshima, Home to Two World Heritage Sites

Hiroshima Prefecture has a long history and rich culture, and the region is home to two World Heritage sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome, which stands as a symbol of the first city to suffer the dropping of an atomic bomb, and the historic Itsukushima Shrine.

The Timeless Elegance of Kanazawa

Located on the Sea of Japan, the city of Kanazawa flourished as a castle town from the late sixteenth to the late nineteenth century. The arts and culture that developed then, as well as many of the old buildings built during this period, continue to color the city today.

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