Japan.
Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.
Kyoto is famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses.
Osaka is a large port city and commercial center known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food.
Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs ("onsen") and ski areas.