Japan Omnibus
This section covers just about everything not included elsewhere, from sightseeing to religion, sports to history. Whether you want to know about martial arts, the J-League, Japan's golf stars or the workings of the ancient sport of sumo, it's covered here. We also have a comprehensive guide to the most popular sightseeing spots around the country, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south.
Mt. Fuji, the iconic image of Japan
Some general info about the geography and climate of Japan
If you're sightseeing in Japan, our comprehensive guide will be invaluable
- Travel Essentials
- Tokyo - The Capital of Cool
- Kyoto - The Ancient Capital
- Hokkaido - The Frozen North
- Tohoku - Northern Japan
- Kanto - Around Tokyo
- Chubu - Central Japan
- Kinki - Around Osaka, Kyoto
- Chugoku - The Middle Kingdom
- Shikoku - Island Life
- Kyushu - The Southern Island
- Okinawa - Tropical Paradise
- Scuba Diving
- Onsen - Hot Spring Resorts
The most popular Japanese sports are imports but traditional sports still thrive
Japan has a long and complex history, including centuries of civil war and isolation from the world
- Early History ( - 1600)
- Medieval History (1600 - 1868)
- Modern History (1868 - )
- Katana - Legendary Sword of the Samurai
Apart from its indigenous religion of Shinto, Japan has been greatly influenced by Buddhism
Japan has been a democracy for over 70 years but politics is largely a one-horse race