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.

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Shikoku's most southern city, in southwest Japan.

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Kochi is not the most interesting city of Shikoku, but it does present some centres of interest:
- the castle is rather well preserved, and inside, different life scenes like whale hunting have been recreated.
- Chikuri-jin temple is part of the 88 temple pilgrimage.
- Makino botanical garden to visit in spring, during the blossoming of the plum and cherry trees. It is accessible on foot from Chikuri-jin temple. 
- the Sunday market is the chance to discover the local products in season: yuzu lemons that come in a wide range of shapes, dried or half-cooked bonito...
- the clock opposite the little red bridge near the covered gallery becomes animated every hour on the hour; worth seeing if you happen to be in the area at the right time.
- Katsurahama is the opportunity for a walk on the beach. A nearby mini maritime centre displays dolphins, sea lions and seals shut up in small pools. To be avoided in order not to encourage such practices.
- the Anpanman museum, about the hero of the cartoon for kids, will certainly enchant children.

Shikoku's most southern city, in southwest Japan.

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