Japan is a very safe country where you can travel with peace of mind. However, two things can scare off travellers; sexual assaults and the fallout from the nuclear accident.

Japan today: presentation and safely

Nature has always played an important role in Japanese culture, and the tradition survives with the celebration of the arrival of spring by observing the cherry blossoms. Here is some advice about this festival, the hanami, and the best places to observe the trees in full blossom.

Go to see the cherry trees in Tokyo

The Ainu are an aborigine population living in Hokkaido and in the extreme east of Russia. This population is considered to be the indigenous population of Hokkaido and even of Japan, as they arrived around 1300 before Jesus Christ. Different places in Hokkaido allow you to understand their culture and traditions.

On the tracks of the Ainu in Hokkaido

Hokkaido is a hiker's paradise, thanks to its majestic, wild mountainous landscapes.
 Its national parks provide stunning views as well as a wealth of plant and animal life.
 Some are very isolated and difficult to access, but offer, nonetheless, a great sense of freedom.

Hiking in the stunning countryside of Hokkaido


Japan's capital, Tokyo is one of the world's biggest metropolises and will unavoidably constitute an important stopping place for any traveller visiting the country.

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A holiday in Japan is often&nbsp;the trip of a lifetime. Not only is this country very far from us and remains costly, but it is also a completely different culture and it will delight your senses. Japan fascinates all travellers that enter the country, and you will likely be enchanted as well. You will discover&nbsp;the best-kept traditions are mixed with the ultra-modern technologies. You will meet graceful Japanese women wearing Kimono or Yukata and you will encounter the most technologically developed gadgets... Visiting Japan is also a culinary odyssey, and you will the many ways of eating fish. All your sens will be bewildered during your trip to Japan!

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Tsukiji is the name given to the largest fish and seafood market in the world, located in Tokyo. A visit to this market will be a high point ofyour stay in Japan.

Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market

Shimbashi, or Shinbashi, is a district situated between Ginza and Shidome, to the east of the Tsuki-ji fish market.

Shiba-Shimbashi

Naoshima is an island located on the Inland Sea, with many museums and works of art in the open air.

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There are numerous museums but there is no museum pass. Count between 1000 and 1500 yen per museum. The works of art and museums are scattered throughout the island, so the rental of a bicycle, electric bike or scooter (you need an international licence for the latter) just a few yards from the pier is an excellent way to discover the island in a day. 
The most emblematic is the Benesse Museum, which includes works by Japanese and European artists as well as many statues outdoors, such as the famous pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama. 
The Art House project is one of my favourite museums and brings together houses whose interior have been transformed into works of contemporary art. Some focus on the relationship between tradition and modernity, while another is a sensory experience. At the end of the day, a visit to the I love Yu (Yu meaning hot water in Japanese) onsen will bring an end to the day in a pleasant and decidedly kitsch decor. For more photos and details, look here.

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