Japan

• Language: Japanese
• Government: Constitutional monarchy
• Currency: Yen
• Capital: Tokyo
• Religion: Shintoism is the widely practiced and native religion. Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism are also practiced. New religion are also flourishing but constitute a minority.
• Best times to visit: March-May when cherry trees are in full blossom, but Golden Week ( 29th of April to 7th of May) is a sure time of tourist influx so forsee trouble with transport and accommodation. September-November provides most suitable touring climate.

• Flights

Japan classifies its airport into three classes. First class airports handles intercontinental flights. Five have been designated but only three of such type functions now. The second class airports handle regional and some international flights, mostly Korea or China. at present, 24 of these serve the country. The third class airports are usually the ones in remote islands and have smaller airstrips. There are fifty six of them existing to handle domestic feeder flights.

Click here to know the airlines that fly in and out of Japan

• International Cruise

• By Air

Japan has more than fifty airports for domestic airlines. Most of the destinations are covered by Japan Airline Group (JAL) and All Nippon Airways Group(ANA) although other airline companies are providing a good competition in lowering the fare. Haneda Airport in Tokyo is by far the busiest hub for Japan's domestic flights.

• By Sea

Japan, being an archipelago is divided by the seas. It has 22 major sea ports and 11 ships carry passengers to them.

• By Land

Trains

Taking the train is often a good choice to travel long distances fast. Japan's cities are interconnected by 27, 268 kms of railway system. Monorails and street cars also abound in some cities. Aside from the railways, subways are also widely used. Tokyo alone has 205 stations.

• Kyoto
• Osaka
• Tokyo
• Yokohama

Note: Please be aware that if you want to get things on regular or less expensive prices it is better not to visit Japan during the peak visiting season. That is, the end of the school year (mid-April), Golden Week (start of May), and o-bon (end of Aug.), and the end and start of the year.

Listing of cities and town of Japan

Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd a pioneer in travel industry of Japan since its incorporation in 1949. HQ is at Shimbashi-Ekimae Bldg. No.1, 2-20-15 Shimbashi, Minato-ku,Tokyo 105-8606, Japan but there are 286 locations in Japan's major cities and 37 other locations worldwide that serve as offices for this agency. English version of website is www.nta.co.jp/english. Click on the name to view the other offices and their contact details.

JAPANiCAN Inc. offers various tour packages through out Japan which can be customized according to the desire of the traveler. Address is at 2-3-11 Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8602 Japan. They can be contacted by phone - (From Overseas) +81 3 5796 5759 (Tokyo, Japan) (From Japan)03 5796 5759 (Tokyo, Japan). Please consider time zone difference.Business hours are Open 10:00 a.m.- 5:30pm Monday - Saturday at the Japanese time, except Sunday and National Holiday of Japan.

Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa

Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.

Australia and Oceania

Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.

Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.

USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]