Japan is a country of contradictions: ancient tradition mixed with futuristic technology and style. It is home to a host of beautiful and unique arts, such as tea ceremony, kimono, sword-making and more. It is also home to the latest cell phones, the hottest manga and anime, and some of the craziest fashions you’ll ever see. Japan is justly famous for its cuisine, and the variety and deliciousness of the food will amaze you. The people of Japan are warm-hearted and welcoming to foreigners, and are always happy to help you on your way, or invite you into their home. While the cities are huge, and filled with a whirlwind of vibrant life and things to do, there is still a multitude of quiet places to catch your breath, from beautiful shrines and temples to rice paddies.

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