Japan is an island nation and a unitary state with a parliamentary system in the form of a constitutional monarchy in East Asia. It is located at the western end of the Pacific Ocean, east of the Sea of Japan, and next to China, South Korea, and Russia.
Prime minister: Fumio Kishida
Capital city: Tokyo
Area: 377,975 km²
Currency: Japanese Yen
Emperor: Naruhito
Population: 125.8 million (2020)
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1. Kamikōchi
Best for mountain hikes
One of the most stunning natural vistas in Japan, Kamikōchi is a highland river valley enveloped by the soaring peaks of the Northern Japan Alps. Easy day hikes are possible along the pristine Azusa-gawa through tranquil forests of willow, larch and elm. The birthplace of Japanese alpinism, Kamikōchi is also the gateway for more challenging treks up some of the country’s tallest mountains, such as Yari-ga-take (3180m). Private cars are banned from Kamikōchi, which lessens the impact of the crowds.
2. Osaka
Best for street food and nightlife
Tokyo doesn’t nab all the superlatives when it comes to urban experiences. Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, is tops for street food: don’t miss its signature dish, takoyaki (grilled octopus dumplings). It also has the most dramatic of nightscapes: a dazzling display of LED lights, animated signage and flashing video screens along the canalside strip Dōtombori. The city, Japan’s oldest merchant center, has a pace, spirit and zest for life all of its own: its unofficial slogan is kuidaore (eat until you drop).
3. Okinawa and the Southern Islands
Best for beaches
Okinawa and the Southwest Islands offer a totally different experience from the rest of Japan. This semi-tropical archipelago forms an arch between Kyūshū and Taiwan. Until annexed by Japan in the 19th century, they formed their own kingdom – the Ryūkyū Empire – and the cultural differences are apparent in everything down to the architecture and food. This is where you’ll find Japan’s best beaches, like those on the Yaeyama Islands and the Kerama Islands, with sugar-white sand fringed with palms and turquoise waters. Bask in the sun, or snorkel and scuba dive.
4. Yakushima
Best for forest bathing
Yakushima, a small island off the coast of southern Kyūshū, is often described as magical, enchanting – otherworldly even. It’s a place where words fail, and clichés step in. Home to some of Japan’s last primeval forests, you’ll find the yakusugi, an ancient cedar native to the island whose giant roots form alien tentacles. Hiking trails underneath them cover craggy terrain, often fuzzy with moss. The landscape here is believed to have inspired the iconic Studio Ghibli animated film Princess Mononoke.
5. Mt Fuji
Best for views and pilgrimages
Even from a distance, Mt Fuji will take your breath away. Close up, the perfectly symmetrical cone of Japan’s highest peak is nothing short of awesome. Dawn from the summit? Pure magic. Fuji-san is among Japan’s most revered and timeless attractions. Hundreds of thousands of people climb it every year, continuing a centuries-old tradition of pilgrimages up the sacred volcano. Those who’d rather search for picture-perfect views from the less-daunting peaks nearby can follow in the steps of Japan’s most famous painters and poets.
6. Kyoto
Best for traditional experiences
Kyoto, Japan’s imperial capital for a thousand years, is home to more than a thousand temples. Among them are the monumental, like Kinkaku-ji (an exquisite pavilion sheathed entirely in gold leaf), and the meditative, like Ryōan-ji, with its stark Zen rock garden. And temples are only the start of it: there’s the culture of tea, which you can appreciate at one of the city’s many elegant teahouses; the art of the geisha, those iconic performers of traditional music and dance; and also a rich food culture, including kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine).
7. Tokyo
Best for contemporary culture
Tokyo is a city forever reaching into the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on densely populated, earthquake-prone land, adding ever taller, sleeker structures. It’s Japan’s top spot for contemporary art and architecture, pop culture, shopping, drinking and entertainment (and a tie with Kyoto for dining). But more than any one sight, it’s the city itself that enchants visitors.
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