Welcome to Japan
A perennial fixture among annual 'must-visit' lists, Japan certainly ranks high as far as essential destinations go. The country's countless offerings and attractions act as a beacon that draws in all kinds of travelers without fail. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot spring while snow falls gently around you, or you simply wish to explore the food stalls at a summer festival, Japan will always be a magnetic place regardless of the season.
Temperate spring and autumn seasons make for ideal hiking conditions, while winter is the ultimate time for alternating ski slopes with rejuvenating onsen sessions. Whether finding solace on an ancient pilgrimage or settling into a comfortable nook with a warming bowl of ramen, travelers will quickly discover that Japan is one of the world's most serene destinations.
Japan exists simultaneously within the past, present, and future — a unique and enchanting place that will always carry a strong sense of history and tradition, is 'in-the-moment' enough to seize the day, and is so visionary to the point of being at one with the future. Travelers go there to appreciate the culture, sample the delicious local cuisine, experience fast-paced city living, marvel at technological achievements, take in breathtaking scenery, or just go for the shopping.
