Travel

Japan is about the size of Germany and has a population of aver 120 million. Although is has a huge population it has the lowest criminality rate in Asia. The country is covered almost entirely (about 80%) by mountains. It is a culturally rich country with unique architecture modern and old.

The capitol city is Tokyo and it is a very crowded city with a population of over 8.5 million. It is a beautiful city where modern architecture superbly combines with the old and gives tourist the unique cultural heritage of Japan.

Skyscrapers are in great numbers here and the city is divided in neighborhoods which seem cities themselves. Tokyo is also one of the cleanest cities in the world. Tourists can delight themselves by going to one of the many traditional restaurants or buying china, traditional clothing and many more items from one of the many shops here.

The Imperial Palace in the middle of the city is also a popular tourist attraction. The palace is surrounded.by beautiful gardens and is available for tourists only twice a year.
Yokohama port is a huge port with over 3 million people working there and tourists tours last more than an hour. Chinatown can also be found here where tourists can admire the luxurious neighborhood called Bluff where mostly foreign people live.

Tourists also visit the neighborhood called Ginza. This neighborhood is full of shops, clubs, restaurants and beautiful parks with big lakes where tourists can take relaxing boat rides. A large number of museums can also be found here where visitors can admire antique objects, old clothing and many more.

The old capital of Japan is Kyoto. This is traditional Japanese city. Historical buildings, old castles (Nijo from the XV th century), traditional food can be found everywhere in Kyoto. The most popular temples here are Kinkakuji and Sanjusangendo.

The sacred symbol of Japan is mount Fuji. This mountain is well known around the world for its perfectly symmetrical peaks and also the fact that its peaks are always covered in snow. The maximum altitude is 3775 m The mountain is considered by the Japanese people the home of the passed souls and also the home of the gods. The mountain belongs to the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park which is the biggest National Park in Japan. This area is an extraordinary place where tourists can take fishing and hunting trips, hiking trips or just come and enjoy the silence that gives the place its mystical aura.