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From snowboarding, sumo and sushi, to soaking your stresses away in a traditional hot spring ‘onsen’, Japan is as diverse as it is beautiful and unusual. From the weird, wonderful and wacky of ultra-modern urban living to a rich, ancient culture of geishas, precise tea ceremony rituals, Shinto worship and emperor warlords Japan won't disappoint.

Where else would there be a constant procession of festivals celebrating everything from fertility (where a giant phallus is paraded around town) to cherry blossom, the rice harvest and star-crossed lovers?

Kinky business abounds from cos play, manga and oodles of themed bars. Stumble into sake bars or stretch your vocal cords. The party-hard, will love the music scene and the Mt Fuji Rock Festival is unforgettable. For fashionistas and gadget geeks, shopping will be a guilty pleasure.

Vital Statistics

Capital Tokyo
Population 127 million
Language Japanese
Currency Yen

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