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Japan
Why Japan?
Each year thousands of travelers visit Japan. What draws them? Put simply, Japan offers “a high concentration of high quality and diverse attractions”. Find out about these attractions for yourself.
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General Information
A collection of links for important information on traveling to Japan (links located on the Japan National Tourist Organization website)
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Map of Japan
This map features a times between major cities in Japan, making it easy to get an idea of the size of the country and a helpful guide for travel planning.
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Destinations
An introduction of 12 major destinations in Japan. In addition to popular sites such as Tokyo and Kyoto, the guide covers Sapporo, home of the Snow Festival, in the north to Okinawa, Japan’s resort paradise, in the south, and all points, including their many attractions, in between.
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Typical Itineraries
In addition to Japan’s “Golden Route” that includes stops in Tokyo and Kyoto, this section also features popular itineraries for those who have the time to explore other areas of Japan and the many attractions it has to offer.
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Wallpapers
As you dream of your trip to Japan, decorate your computer’s desktop with images of the country’s beauty.
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Special Photo for this Season
"Nebuta Matsuri"
The Nebuta Masturi (Nebuta Festival) is held in Aomori Prefecture, the northern-most part of the island of Honshu, from August 2nd through the 7th.
Along with the Tanabata Matsuri (in Sendai) and Kanto Matsuri (in Akita), the Nebuta Matsuri is one of the three major festivals of the Tohoku Region. The name is taken from “Nebuta”, gigantic lanterns inspired by characters from classic kabuki dramas, myths and history. It takes about one year to make a Nebuta, which is about five meters tall and is carried on a special float. As they are paraded through the streets, participants known as “Haneto” dance around the lanterns to the strains of lively music. All together, these create an exciting atmosphere that has made the festival a popular tourist destination for several decades.
