{"id":1882,"date":"2025-10-29T14:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/?p=1882"},"modified":"2025-11-22T07:33:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T07:33:45","slug":"places-to-visit-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Visit in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherry blossoms, Shibuya crossing, cotton-candy skies &#8211; Japan is the dream destination for many people. It is where the past and future live side by side. A country with the latest technology, yet the most vintage feel, Japan, has something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the peaceful countryside of Kyoto to the crowded Tokyo subways, every corner of Japan feels like a journey. Let\u2019s explore Japan, and the best places to visit in this island nation of Eastern Asia, the Land of the Rising Sun, one crossing at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Tokyo \u2013 futuristic, frenetic, fascinating<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shibuya-crossing.webp\" alt=\"Shibuya Crossing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shibuya-crossing.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shibuya-crossing-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shibuya-crossing-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shibuya-crossing-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan\u2019s pulsating capital is where tradition and innovation collide. Towering skyscrapers stand alongside centuries-old shrines, while the constant motion of Shibuya Crossing contrasts with the calm of hidden gardens. Tokyo is known for its skylines, subways and Shibuya crossings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Tokyo\u2019s oldest temple, founded in 645, where incense smoke is believed to bring good health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Shibuya Crossing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the world\u2019s busiest pedestrian scramble, symbolising Tokyo\u2019s non-stop hustle, and the neon billboards add to the urban charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Meiji Shrine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, a serene forested retreat in the city\u2019s heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Tsukiji Outer Market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 is known for its street food markets and is the birthplace of sushi culture. Every vendor leaves your soul full and heart fuller.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Tokyo Skytree<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the tallest structure in Japan, is the best place to view Mount Fuji on a clear, sunny day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2.Kyoto \u2013 cultural, classical, captivating<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fushimi-inari-taisha.webp\" alt=\"Fushimi Inari Taisha\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fushimi-inari-taisha.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fushimi-inari-taisha-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fushimi-inari-taisha-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fushimi-inari-taisha-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyoto was Japan\u2019s imperial capital for more than a millennium. It is home to the history, the heritage and the handlooms. With over 1,600 temples and shrines, it is a city that preserves the timeless beauty of tea ceremonies, geisha traditions, and Zen gardens. Every corner feels like a shrine in itself, carrying grace and serenity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a Zen temple coated in gold leaf, reflects in its surrounding pond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fushimi Inari Taisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 famous for its 10,000 vermilion torii gates, an awe-inspiring path dedicated to the Shinto god of rice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gion District<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the historic geisha quarter, where wooden machiya houses recall Kyoto\u2019s refined past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nijo Castle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a UNESCO site with \u201cnightingale floors\u201d that chirp when walked upon, once home to Tokugawa shoguns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Arashiyama Bamboo Grove<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a natural corridor that has symbolised strength and resilience in Japanese culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3.Osaka \u2013 vibrant, varied, vivacious<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dotonbori-district.webp\" alt=\"Dotonbori District\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dotonbori-district.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dotonbori-district-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dotonbori-district-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dotonbori-district-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osaka is Japan\u2019s kitchen and entertainment hub, known for its warmth and energy. Osaka is the place where you feel the electric energy pulsating through the streets. From its roads reflecting the neon colours of billboards to the scent of takoyaki wafting from street stalls, the city is bound to make you fall in love with itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Dotonbori District<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a lively canal-side strip of neon signs, theatres, and food stalls, embodying Osaka\u2019s appetite for fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Osaka Castle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This was built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It symbolises Japan\u2019s unification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Umeda Sky Building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 It is a futuristic twin building joined by a \u201cFloating Garden Observatory\u201d with stunning views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kuromon Ichiba Market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the city\u2019s food centre where street food culture has thrived for over two centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Universal Studios Japan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Asia\u2019s top amusement park, it is known for its beautiful rides and lively carnivals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Nara \u2013 historic, harmonious, humble<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/giant-buddhas.webp\" alt=\"Giant Buddha\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/giant-buddhas.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/giant-buddhas-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/giant-buddhas-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/giant-buddhas-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan\u2019s first permanent capital, Nara, laid the foundation of the nation\u2019s culture and religion. With giant Buddhas, deer roaming freely, and ancient temples that predate Kyoto, Nara feels like a living museum of early Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Todai-ji Temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 home to the world\u2019s largest bronze Buddha statue, built in 752 as a symbol of peace and unity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Nara Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a vast green space where sacred deer, considered messengers of the gods, wander freely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kasuga Taisha Shrine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 renowned for its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns, lit during biannual festivals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Horyu-ji Temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 one of the world\u2019s oldest surviving wooden buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Naramachi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the preserved old merchant district, showcasing Edo-era townhouses and traditional craft shops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5.Hiroshima \u2013 reflective, resilient, remarkable<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park.webp\" alt=\"Peace Memorial Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hiroshima-peace-memorial-park-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiroshima is a city reborn from tragedy. Known for the tragic atomic bombing of 1945, it has rebuilt itself with sheer resilience and unity. Today, its memorials and museums inspire reflection, while its vibrant streets showcase how life and hope endure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Peace Memorial Park &amp; Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 documenting the events of August 6, 1945, and advocating for nuclear disarmament.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a ruin that was preserved and now stands as a haunting symbol of destruction and survival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hiroshima Castle<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">represents the city\u2019s long history of samurai and was rebuilt after World War II.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Shukkeien Garden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a traditional landscape garden originally built in 1620, symbolising renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Hokkaido \u2013 wild, vast, wondrous<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hokkaido.webp\" alt=\"Hokkaido\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hokkaido.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hokkaido-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hokkaido-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hokkaido-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan\u2019s northernmost island offers a different flavour of the country, with sweeping landscapes, rugged mountains, and icy winters. Known for its wildlife, hot springs, and powder snow, Hokkaido is nature\u2019s spot, less crowded but equally rich in culture and beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Sapporo Snow Festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 an annual winter spectacle with massive snow and ice sculptures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Furano &amp; Biei<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 picturesque countryside blanketed with lavender fields and rolling hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Shiretoko Peninsula<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a UNESCO natural World Heritage site, teeming with brown bears and pristine coastlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N<\/span><b>iseko<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 one of the world\u2019s top ski resorts, attracting enthusiasts with its powder snow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Okinawa \u2013 tropical, traditional, tranquil<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turquoise-waters.webp\" alt=\"Turquoise Waters\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turquoise-waters.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turquoise-waters-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turquoise-waters-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turquoise-waters-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closer to Taiwan than Tokyo, Okinawa feels like a different Japan. With turquoise waters, coral reefs, and a subtropical climate, it embodies island charm. It still retains the Ryukyuan essence, which makes it a completely different experience altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Shuri Castle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, symbolising Okinawa\u2019s unique heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kerama Islands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a marine paradise where visitors can dive among manta rays and sea turtles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Churaumi Aquarium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest aquariums, home to whale sharks and deep-sea life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O<\/span><b>kinawa World<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 showcasing traditional crafts, folk dances, and the underground Gyokusendo Cave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Yonaha Maehama Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 often ranked Japan\u2019s most beautiful beach, it is made up of white sand and crystal-clear waters.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Nikko \u2013 ornate, spiritual, scenic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/toshogu-shrine-japan.webp\" alt=\"Toshogu Shrine Japan\" width=\"1250\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/toshogu-shrine-japan.webp 1250w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/toshogu-shrine-japan-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/toshogu-shrine-japan-1024x451.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/toshogu-shrine-japan-768x338.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the mountains near Tokyo, Nikko is a spiritual retreat rich in artistry and natural beauty. Once a centre of Shinto and Buddhist worship, it combines sacred architecture with waterfalls and forests, making it both a pilgrimage site and a nature escape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Toshogu Shrine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a lavishly decorated mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the shogunate, is one of the favourite places of all tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Shinkyo Bridge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the iconic vermilion bridge, long considered sacred in Japanese tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lake Chuzenji<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, formed by a volcanic eruption, offers hiking and boat rides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rinno-ji Temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 an ancient temple dating back to the 8th century, central to Nikko\u2019s religious life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Kanazawa \u2013 artistic, authentic, atmospheric<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kanazawa-castle-town.webp\" alt=\"Kanazawa Castle Town\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kanazawa-castle-town.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kanazawa-castle-town-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kanazawa-castle-town-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kanazawa-castle-town-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanazawa flourished as a castle town of the wealthy Maeda clan and today rivals Kyoto in cultural offerings without the same crowds. Its gardens, samurai quarters, and artisan traditions paint a vivid picture of Edo-period Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Things to Tick Off:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Kenrokuen Garden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 one of Japan\u2019s \u201cThree Great Gardens,\u201d designed for harmony and seasonal beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kanazawa Castle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 restored sections of the 16th-century seat of the Maeda lords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H<\/span><b>igashi Chaya District<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a preserved geisha entertainment quarter with traditional teahouses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N<\/span><b>agamachi Samurai District<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a district that once housed the samurai families of Japan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Food and Flavours of Japan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/japanese-cuisine.webp\" alt=\"Japanese Cuisine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/japanese-cuisine.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/japanese-cuisine-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/japanese-cuisine-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/japanese-cuisine-768x352.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese cuisine is one of the most celebrated cuisines in the whole world. All love sushi, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and ramen bowls. Sweet mochi made up of glutinous flour with ice cream inside is a summer go-to.\u00a0 Hiroshima\u2019s okonomiyaki layers noodles and sauce into a hearty delight, while Hokkaido is famed for fresh crab, miso ramen, and dairy products. Food is more than just a dietary requirement, it is a celebration of history, cultures and years of traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan is a mosaic of contrasts: cities with the latest technology, temples as old as time, solemn memorials, and festivals celebrating life, snowy mountains, and tropical beaches.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan holds the capacity to make you feel at home or on a different planet simultaneously, it is a place where you feel connected to the future and the past, simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cherry blossoms, Shibuya crossing, cotton-candy skies &#8211; Japan is the dream destination for many people. It is where the past and future live side by side. 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