Japan, Land of the Rising Sun Japan is formed by an arc of islands lying easternmost of the Asian continent. The Japanese archipelago consists of four main islands Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu and about 4,000 smaller islands including Okinawa. It stretches for 2,798 km from northeast to southwest. Japan is total land mass makes up only 0.3% of the land portion of the earth's surface, which is slightly less than that of American State of California or the European Nation of Sweden, that more than 127 million people live, as of 2010. Japan is blessed with four distinct seasons and it offers a variety of climates, from temperatures similar to what you would find in UK & Germany in northern island of Hokkaido to the sub-tropical paradise of Okinawa. Spring & Autumn are the best time to visit. The temperatures in Tokyo & Kyoto are very similar and usually hover around a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius (68 in F) with this season. Mid June is start of the rain season and there is rarely a dry day until it ends in late July. Unique Experience in a Ryokan & ONSEN: ONSEN means Hot Springs in Japanese. Over 3,000 hot springs exists spreading though all parts of the country, which every single one has it s own unique water quality and medicinal benefits. Ryokan offers the ultimate Japan experience. Sleeping on a plush FUTON and sharing a hot spring bath with a group of strangers, experiencing the refined meals which are as pleasing to the eyes as to the tongue, are great way to feel about the country The Spectacular Scenery: One of Japan's greatest assets is it's unspoiled nature, surrounded by clear blue sea, with vast area of lush forest and soaring mountains, natural clear water and invigorating air. The predominantly temperate, four-seasons climate supports a rich variety of wildlife and vegetation. Culture & Activities: If you are looking for both history and beautiful scenery, Japan has a multitude of offerings including ancient temples and shrines, refined gardens traditional cityscapes, and World Heritage sites. In some occasions, you will have chances to see the performances of traditional arts such as Kabuki and graceful dances of Geisha Entertainers, or take a more active role of diving into the culture yourself by participating in a wide range of introductory workshops featuring flower arrangement, the tea ceremony, or the art of wearing a Kimono. Kaleidoscope of contemporary cuisine and entertainment: Great number of places offer such a wide array of eating selections as Japan, so many, in fact, that you would be hard pressed to sample them all during your stay. In addition to Japanese food, you will find cuisines from all corners of the world. Though by no means an exhaustive list, some of the Japanese food you may want to try while in Japan indlude; Kaiseki , Tempra , Shabushabu , Teppan-yaki and Sushi! Cutting Edge Japan: Akihabara was once known as the destination for those looking for electronics. Now it is a home to stores that cater to maniac fans of ANIME and OTAKU culture. Shinkansen, The bullet train, high speed express train is not only fast but SAFE, there has never been an accident that has result in fatalities. Hybrid Car born in Japan is now world biggest trend for ECO field. Tokyo-Midtown is state of of the art mall that offers the best in shopping, eating, and entertaining. Many world-famous architects hail from Japan, which is also home to some of their greatest creations. So, Japan is at the forefront of modern technology!

• published: 12 Dec 2013
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