Japan is a country where the future and the past exist in a constant, beautiful dialogue. For a traveler, it offers a dual experience: one moment you are standing in the neon-soaked chaos of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, and the next, you are in a moss-covered temple garden where the only sound is the drip of a bamboo water pipe.
Japan’s landscape changes dramatically with the four seasons, making it a year-round destination.
Spring (Sakura): Late March to early April sees the country turn pink. It is the most popular—and crowded—time to visit.
Autumn (Koyo): In November, the maple trees turn fiery red. Places like Nikko and Arashiyama are spectacular during this time.
Winter: Northern Japan, particularly Hokkaido, offers world-class powder snow for skiing. In Nagano, you can visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park to see wild macaques soaking in natural hot springs.