WHAT TO DO & SEE


Contrary to the fact that Japan is one of the leading countries to produce high-tech products, Japan is also rich in history. It is interesting to know that Japan has never been occupied by any foreigners in the past, so it has been able to retain its original culture. If you are interested in history, you should visit Kyoto and Nara - both cities were capital cities of Japan hundreds of years ago. There are many shrines and temples in both cities. Kinkaku-ji Temple (a.k.a. Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera temple and Todai-ji temple (Great Buddha) to name a few.

Kamakura was also a capital city of Japan hundreds of years ago. You can visit these historic cities on your own or join organized tours with an English-speaking tour guide.


Sumo Wresting Sumo is the national sport of Japan. There are 6 Grand Sumo Tournaments throughout the year in various cities. If you are lucky enough, you can catch the action.  Baseball is also a very popular sport in Japan. There are two leagues in Japan's professional baseball; central and pacific. At the end of the regular season, the champion from each league will flight for the Japan championship. Japan now exports a lot of talented baseball players to the United States. As a result, there are more than a dozen Japanese baseball players in the Major League Baseball (MLB) these days. If you are adventurous enough, you can climb up Mt. Fuji, Japan's the tallest mountain, in July/August.


Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater with its origins in the Edo period. You can watch a Kabuki performance in Tokyo. If you like to watch baseball or soccer, Japan has professional teams.


You probably know Toyota, Honda, Sony already. Why don't you visit them! Well, It is not that easy, but you can certainly visit their showrooms. As a matter of fact, Sony recently opened an "Opus" communication zone (open 11am-7pm, subject to change) where you can experience their next generation projector with a sound system on March 7, 2007. This new product exceeds current full high-definition resolution (1,920 x 1,080 vs. Sony's 4,096 x 2,160). It is located on the 8th floor of their Ginza showroom in the Sony Building. They receive more than 5.6 million visitors a year. There are hundreds of museums throughout Japan. Particularly, there are many large museums in downtown Tokyo.


For a short period of time in late March/early April, you will see famous cherry blossom throughout Japan. It always starts from the south, travelling up north ending in Hokkaido. April is one of the best times to visit Japan. October/November is another good time in terms of temperature.

We all know that medical expenses can be very expensive, and Japan is not an exemption. RBC Insurance offers a variety of insurance products. The most popular insurance is deluxe package. This insurance consists of trip cancellation, unlimited medical, baggage and flight accident.
This is a unique online booking engine, which is developed by Kintetsu International. You can book your hotel accommodations throughout Japan online. Click HERE or on the logo to launch a booking engine.
Japan National Tourist Organization is your travel partner. This Japanese tourist office can provide you not only with general information, but also with maps, detailed tourist information, etc. Best of all, it's free. Visit them online, call them at (416) 366-7140 or send them an e-mail.
Yokoso means "welcome". Japan welcomes you with an open heart!