A relaxing culture-filled day exploring the fast-paced megacity's Imperial Palace East Gardens and the Tokyo National Museum.
Tokyo
Kyoto
Thanks to picturesque temples, traditional tea houses, scenic gardens and imperial palaces, the former Japanese capital is not to be missed.
Nara
Japan's ancient capital is memorable for two things – its abundance of beautiful temples and the deer that roam Nara Park.
Japan: Food
Takoyaki, chocolate and melon bread, and wasabi ice cream are just some of the weird and wonderful foods I tried during my second trip to Japan.
Osaka Castle
Osaka's enormous castle has been destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly over the centuries, and is now home to a museum about the castle and Osaka's history.
Matsushima
This pretty, coastal town sits on the edge of a bay dotted with 250 small islands. It's one of the nihon sankei, that is, one of the three most scenic places in Japan.
Japan: Travel tips
If you're planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, here are some of my top tips...
Japan
The Land of the Rising Sun is a curious and contrasting mix of traditional old culture and the hyper shiny, modern new.
Little Old World 