Japan (Photo by Leo-seta)
Japan, the “Land of the Rising Sun,” is home to both technological prowess and treasures of the old world. Imagine being able to find yourself in the biggest intersection throughout the entire world and only hours later finding yourself in front of a still standing castle from the time of samurai. All of this can be witnessed in a day in Japan.
If you make your way to Japan with an urge to shop, then fear not! First, you’ll need some Yen burning in your pocket, which is the national currency. The Ginza district might be your first stop, where you will have no trouble finding nearly every name brand amongst the bustling city. Just next door, however, is the Imperial Palace of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and the residence of Japan’s emperor. The palace boasts not only a rich history, but views that can still be admired in the present. These two destinations are only a small fraction of the adventure that your trip to Japan could be.
Wherever you might find yourself in Japan, be comforted in knowing that the Shinkansen, otherwise known as bullet trains, can take you to nearly any major destination in this country.
Japan is known for having a temperate climate. Summer high’s in Japan are known to never exceed the very low 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) and winter low’s generally never fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6.7 degrees Celsius.)
Whatever time of year you find yourself in Japan, you will surely find that whether you plan to immerse yourself in culture of times passed, incredible landscapes, or the most cutting edge technology and hottest new trends, they might just be the next stop on the bullet train.
