Even as
Japan leads the way in the digital era, the Japanese have kept a firm hold on their history, their culture and their identity. Age-old tea ceremonies follow meticulous procedures to bring out the full flavour of the tea. Regular trips to
onsen (hot springs) are a favourite past time, whilst traditional
ryokan inns make for a special kind of stay. The intensely polite social mores also hark back to feudal times when samurai lived by the sword and by honour. Kimonos and yukatas, traditional robes, are a sight to behold, especially against serene temple backdrops, or during the fireworks festivals. But surely, the most rewarding vista is that of the illustrious
Mount Fuji, the time-old icon of Japan that has watched over the Japanese constantly.
Travellers Tips:
FLYING TIME from UK: approx 12 hours to Tokyo
TIME: GMT +9 hours
VISAS: Not required for UK passport holders staying up to 6 months.
CURRENCY: Japanese Yen (JPY)
SEASONS: Best time to visit is Spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sept-Nov)
ELECTRICITY: 100 volts standard but major hotels will have 2 outlets for both 110 and 220 volts.
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