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Tomioka Site of a Japan's first modern silk factory. Saitama City north of Tokyo with a few places of interest. Narita Site of Tokyo's international airport. Kawasaki Sandwiched between Tokyo …

In a side trip from Tokyo, visit Nikko, home to Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.

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Travel to Japan: Tourist information about Japan.

Information and resources for planning a trip to Japan, including weather, immigration, luggage, money, phone and internet related issues.

An overview over Japanese history: periods and important events.

Japan Event Calendar for March 2026: national holidays, events, festivals.

Japan Event Calendar for October 2025: national holidays, events, festivals.

Travel guide for Japan's Tohoku Region.Expansive landscapes, rustic hot springs, epic festivals and rich traditions