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Few destinations have mastered the art of blending their history and future quite as well as Japan. Across this diverse nation – home to vibrant cities, oxygen-rich forests, snow-capped mountain ranges and pristine coastlines – Japan’s two faces coexist harmoniously. This is a country that embraces the traditions of its past – carefully preserving its ancient temples, authentic Geisha culture and love of onsen (hot springs) – while simultaneously being light years ahead in the worlds of technology, transport, gaming and pop culture. From women wearing kimonos and geta (traditional wooden sandals) while typing on their iPhones to centuries-old shrines sat adjacent to futuristic skyscrapers, Japan’s juxtapositions are precisely its charm.


Traditional customs meet second-to-none service in the islands that make up Japan. Discover ancient castles and sacred shrines along the Golden Route serviced by the renowned bullet train.


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PICTURES: Unsplash/Eric Eastman, Eea Ikeda


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