If you come to Japan, by all means please experience “Japan.” And you don’t need to know much about it beforehand. Let “Things to do” help you with that. For example, if you want to experience the spirit of Japan and fresh new experiences, then festivals are for you. In every part of Japan and in each season there are festivals or all sorts, ranging from the energy-charged to subtle and refined – whatever you seek. Then after the festival you can relax by soaking in a hot spring. And thus refreshed, why not try the tea ceremony? Noted for being a philosophical art form, you just might discover a new self. If you would prefer something more action-packed, then try one of the many theme parks, sporting events, or going shopping. Whatever your pleasure, the time you spend in Japan will certainly be unforgettable.

Japan offers a myriad of wonderful and appealing attractions: great cultural diversity, colorful and inspiring natural wonders beautifully interwoven by four distinctive seasonal changes, and the boundless hospitality of its people. Japan is thus gaining tremendously in popularity as a truly unique tourist destination that is easily accessible from any part of the world. It is a destination anyone can enjoy on a reasonable budget and with a sense of complete security. With its genuine and heart-warming hospitality, Japan awaits you!

Once a fishing village called Edo, modern Tokyo is a financial powerhouse moving billions of dollars worldwide at the touch of a button each day. Its line-up of world-class hotels is equally impressive. Known for breathtaking beauty in some quarters, Tokyo also claims some of the worst looking architecture anywhere, easily qualifying as a city of contrasts. WWII bombing left much of Tokyo in rubble, and a huge influx of post-war workers led to hurried creation of a vast maze of villages instead of a master rebuilding plan. Not a place to seek solitude or casual leisure, fast-paced Tokyo packs in a population of almost 30 million within a 22-mile radius of the Imperial Palace. Modern Tokyo can be divided into two areas -- Shitamachi and Yamanote – linked by 13 subway lines. Among newer attractions popular with visitors is the John Lennon Museum, tracing the late musician’s life from a Liverpool childhood through Beatles era celebrity, his relationship with Yoko Ono and his years as a house husband looking after their son Sean. Displays include Lennon's handwritten lyrics, wire-rim glasses, U.K. passport, guitars, and other memorabilia along with the Imagine Room, embellished solely with lyrics of his powerhouse song. In Tokyo, guided tours are especially recommended for visitors seeking to maximize time without getting lost after stepping from the comforting shelter of their hotels. From high-rise hotels with nearly 50 stories and some 1,500 rooms to more intimate lodging, Tokyo lodging ranges from moderate accommodations in the Asakusa or Ueno areas to luxury properties along Tokyo Bay.