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Futuristic and fascinating, Tokyo is a world city that should be on everyone\'s travel agenda.

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

Futuristic and fascinating, Tokyo is a world city that should be on everyone\'s travel agenda.

Ride one of the world’s fastest elevators to the top of this landmark to see some of Yokohama’s best views.

Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, feed wild monkeys and explore World Heritage-listed temples and shrines in this historically rich Japanese city.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Blending ancient traditions with ultra-modern lifestyles, this populous metropolitan area has stunning natural scenery, relaxing hot springs and fun theme parks. 

Blending ancient traditions with ultra-modern lifestyles, this populous metropolitan area has stunning natural scenery, relaxing hot springs and fun theme parks. 

This futuristic complex in southern Tokyo is the place to head for shopping, dining and spectacular views of the rest of the city.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Futuristic and fascinating, Tokyo is a world city that should be on everyone\'s travel agenda.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.