To traveler, Japan is not only a country for shopping and gourmet. We see it as a place where ancient Japanese tradition blending with modernism. Over three thousand islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia, four main islands: Hokkaido北海道, Honshu本州, Shikoku四國 and Kyushu九州 provide countless excitement to traveler looking for mixing refreshment between natural, delicious food and trendy fashion.
Sightseeing in Japan
■ Hokkaido: Hakodate函館 – a former foreign harbor, a place mixed with western and traditional Japan culture. Otaru小樽 – famous for fine glass craft and beautiful canal. Asahikawa 旭川 – where you can meet lovely penguins and polar bears in its famous zoo. Biei & Furano美瑛&富良野 – nice places for lavender and sunflower that you can never miss. Shiretoko National Park知床國立公園 – registered UNESCO World Heritage site make it a favorite place for nature lovers.
■ Honshu: Matsushima松島 – do visit one of the three great views in Japan. Tokyo – a paradise for shopaholic and gourmet seeker! Karuizawa軽井沢 – a blessed place makes it the best wedding venue in Japan. Osaka大阪 – experience the different between west and east of Japan in Osaka! Kyoto京都 – walk between bamboo, visit shrines and meet the geisha. Wakayama和歌山 – experience traditional Japanese onsen by the sea at Shirohama白濱. Hiroshima広島 – a memorial place in Japan World War Two history, explore a new Japan after atomic bombed.
■ Shikoku: Kagawa香川 – never try original udon? Don't miss out Sanuki讃岐 udon in Kagawa. Tokushima徳島 – take a cruise tour and experience Naturo Whirlpool that you'll never forget. Kochi & Ehime高知&愛媛 – back to the samurai period by walk around Kochi and Matsuyama松山castles.
Activities in Japan
■ Spring: The best time to visit Japan since the weather is warm. The best thing to do is Ohanamiお花見. Sakura, the national flower in Japan, blossoms throughout Japan. Remember to check the sakura blossom schedule before planning for your trip since it changes from year to year.
■ Summer: Speaking of summer in Japan, Hanabi Taikai花火大會, fireworks festival, and Natsumatsuri 夏祭りare two festivals you can never miss out. Dress in Yukata浴衣, have fun in matsuri and feel what is like to be Japanese!
■ Autumn: Momijiもみじ, red leaf in Japanese, can be your main reason to visit Japan during autumn. Places such as Arashiyama嵐山 in Kyoto or Hakone箱根 in Tokyo will be packed with visitors through the world.
■ Winter: No better activities can do in snowy Japan: Hotsprings and Skiing. Ranked as the top place for hotsprings in the world, find your favorite Hitou秘湯 to enjoy a warm winter. For sport lovers, Hokkaido would be a good choice for skiing. Well-equipped ski centers, like in Nisekoニセコ, Furano富良野, Sapporo札幌 etc. will defiantly bring endless joy to your cold winter.
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