Japan
Japan is the ultimate juxtaposition, where Tokyo's glittering skyscrapers and neon lights contrast with the country's ancient temples, onsens and zen gardens.
Read this guide of Tokyo travel tips before heading to the capital, and spend at least a few days there exploring the shrines, gawking at the fashion and tucking into fresh sushi. Enjoy a change of pace in Kyoto, a serene sanctuary steeped in tradition, and summit Mt Fuji which is stunningly scenic during fall and cherry blossom season.
