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TRAVEL GUIDE: JAPAN

Konnichiwa and welcome to Japan, the world's leader in technology, robotics and machinery. An archipelago comprised of over 3,000 islands, the nation has the second largest economy and the longest life expectancy in the world. Its capital, Tokyo, the world’s largest metropolitan area, is a progressive metropolis full of high fashion, cultural traditions and unique cuisine. Escape to the serenity of a Japanese garden or sauna, take in the beauty of geishas performing in traditional kimonos, and marvel in the punctuality of high-speed Shinkansen, otherwise known as bullet trains. Known for their love of seafood and rice, the Japanese will not disappoint with their skill for homemade sushi. Get on the floor, cross your legs and enjoy.

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Fuji Five Lakes Region
This aqueous quintet lies in a lovely arc surrounding the northern foot of Japan’s highest mountain. Both peak and lakes, formed in eons past by lava flows that dammed up several rivers, are part of serene parklands that invite hiking, meditation and other countryside pleasures.

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A Step Through Time
If you haven’t visited Kyoto, you haven’t seen Japan. Untouched by World War II bombing, it is a city lost in time. Romantically lit streets and geisha set a backdrop out of the 18th century in this city that was once the Japanese capital for hundreds of years.

TOKYO

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Tokyo, Japan
The capital of the world’s second-largest economy, Tokyo is a business powerhouse. Yet it’s also a city of contrasts, with shrines in the middle of busy shopping districts and a rich cultural history. Learn what you need to stay on the cutting edge—and to relax and reflect.

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Tokyo Restaurant Reviews
From classic Japanese cuisine to Parisian bistro fare, find the best places to eat in this exciting city. Take in the views at New York Grill in the Park Hyatt Tokyo or enjoy an evening of fine dining and pampering at the mountain retreat Gora Kadan.

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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the kind of place where ageless Shinto traditions blend with the latest fashions, where shops sell the newest in high-tech—and calculate prices on an abacus. Amid crushing crowds, it’s possible to find moments of serenity, and let’s not forget the great food.

Japan National Tourist Organization Website
www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

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(Updated: 04/13/09 KR)

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