Japan is Manga comics, soft geishas, deadly Samurai swords, eccentric karaoke bars, WWII, used-underwear vending machines, exquisite raw fish, quiet love hotels, staple ramen noodles, trend-setting electronic gadgets, elaborate tea ceremonies, Zen, whaling, cherry blossoms and a whole host of other contrasts. With a history that includes the horrors of Hiroshima and the tsunami on 11th March 2011, Japan has been shaken, but the spirit of its people remains stronger than ever. To get under Japanese skin read,'Kitchen' by Banana Yoshimoto, watch anything by Akira Kurosawa and listen to the sounds of girl band Morning Musume.
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Hotels/Packages
Escorted Tours
Rail Travel
Cruises
Sightseeing
Honeymoon
Hotels/Packages
There’s so much to see and experience that it can get quite confusing! To make things easier, here are a host of accommodation options, day tours, excursions and short duration packages that will help you discover hidden treasures and best value deals!
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Escorted Tours
The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.
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Rail Travel
Trail travel lets you get a taste of local life, besides being convenient, fast and economical. Watch the breathtaking scenery go by, stop at places that take your fancy and travel from city centre to city centre. Rail passes often offer savings on entrance fees to monuments, mountain railway tickets and more.
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Cruises
For sheer luxury and convenience, nothing can beat a cruise holiday. There’s no unpacking and repacking, no hopping from hotel to hotel, no waits at airports. You travel in style in a floating hotel that takes you from one interesting port to another, offers you fine dining and lots of exciting entertainment on board!
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Sightseeing
There’s so many things to do and see that you’ll never have enough time to do them all. Take a look at our recommended sightseeing options, plan your trip around them and enjoy the thrill of discovery!
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Honeymoon
Let’s face it, a honeymoon is a once in a life time event that will leave you with romantic memories to last forever. We offer you some great honeymoon options and experiences that will be truly unforgettable!
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Information
Capital: Tokyo
Official Languages: Japanese
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Currency: Yen
Time Zone: +9:00 GMT (3½ hrs ahead of India)
Telephone Calling Code: 0081
When to Visit
Best time to visit: March and April. The average temperature in Japan is 15.1°C. The average high 31°C in August and the average low is -1°C in January.
What to Eat and Drink
Japanese cuisine is getting increasingly popular all over the world. Simple, subtle flavours and fresh, healthy ingredients are the hallmarks of Japanese cuisine. Based on combining rice or noodles with fish, meat (less commonly), vegetables, tofu and seaweed, it is flavoured with dashi, miso and soy sauce.
What to eat and drink
Sushi: Fish wrapped in sticky rice and seaweed
Sashimi: Fresh raw fish
Miso soup
Teriyaki: Grilled, or pan-fried meat, fish, chicken or vegetables glazed with a sweetened soy sauce
Ramen noodles
Motoyaki: Baked seafood topped with a creamy sauce
Uiro: Steamed cake made of rice flour
Taiyaki: Fried, fish-shaped cake, with a sweet filling
Sake : Rice wine
What to Buy
Space-age or punk outfits,
Samurai sword, socks, Pokemon paraphernalia, kitchen knives, chopsticks, handmade fans, electronics, kimonos, yukatas, tea, antiques, jewellery, make-up, accessories, graphic novels, anime, Manga comics, cult movies.
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