Japan to the west and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. Japan is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and comprises an archipelago of 6,852 islands covering 377,975 square kilometers (145,937 sq mi); its five main islands, from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city; other major cities include Osaka and Nagoya. Places To Visit:

• Tosho-gu
• Oku-no-in
• Senso-ji
• Todi-ji
• Meiji-jingu
• Mt. Fuji
• Himeji-jo
• Tokyo National Museum
• Naiku
• Hakone Open –Air Museum
• Kanto
• Hitachi Seaside Park
• Kyu-Karuizawa
• Tokamachi

How To Reach Japan By Air: Japan is well-connected with the rest of the world by air. It is serviced by major global airlines and almost all countries have direct or indirect flights to and from Japan. Some of the major airports of the country are Tokyo’s Narita Airport and Haneda Airport, and Osaka’s Kansai Airport. Once you land at any of these airports, it is easy to get into the nearest cities. By Sea: Other than flying, the waterways are the only way to get into Japan from outside. If you’re looking for an unhurried trip, you can sail into Japan at a leisurely pace. It is a rather expensive but unique way to travel to Japan. International ferry services operate from nearby countries like Taiwan, China and South Korea. The following are some major ferry routes that run to and from Japan.