It is famous for its enormous and crowded pedestrian crossing, hundreds of fashion stores, neon signs, and giant screens. Shibuya is the center of Tokyo's cutting-edge culture and is considered the youth heart and soul of the city.
Anime is a distinct form of animation that originated in Japan, characterized by its colorful artwork, vibrant characters, fantastical themes, and emotional narratives. This unique art form encapsulates a myriad of genres, appealing to audiences of all ages around the globe.
Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan. It is a stratovolcano that rose sometime after 400,000 years ago. The present-day mountain is a composite of three successive volcanoes: at the bottom is Komitake, which was surmounted by Ko Fuji (“Old Fuji”) about 100,000 years ago and, finally, by the most recent, Shin Fuji (“New Fuji”).
It's Japan's top spot for contemporary art and architecture, pop culture, shopping, drinking and entertainment (and a tie with Kyoto for dining). But more than in any other place, it's the city itself that enchants visitors.
Kyoto is a city located in the Kansai region of Japan, and is considered the cultural capital of Japan. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which have been designated collectively as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Japanese cuisine is incredibly diverse, emphasizing both seasonality and quality of ingredients, raw seafood is one of the most famous dishes in the Japanese cuisine. Seafood is most commonly eaten as sashimi, but other meats and foods can also be served as sashimi.