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Almost completely isolated from the rest of the world for centuries, and despite being a world-leading technological country, Japan has managed to preserve its rich cultural heritage. But in today’s almost borderless world, modern Japan is becoming more multicultural and open to foreign travellers. As soon as you step on the Japanese land, their kindness and politeness will overwhelm you. To soak the authenticity of amazing Japan, you should start your memorable journey by exploring the neon-lit futuristic Tokyo or vibrating and young-spirited Osaka. Then hop on the Shinkansen (bullet trains), which conveniently connect almost all the major cities in Japan, to reach the beautiful and carefully preserved countryside. From the snowy northern island of Hokkaido to the southernmost exotic prefecture of Okinawa, Japan’s long and narrow shape offers one of the world’s most diverse panel of landscapes. And don’t forget to try some of the best and most surprising food on the planet while you discover a culture of thousand shapes, reflected in its splendid temples, castles, and hidden places where time seems to have stopped. "Okaerinasai !"

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Stretched in the length of over 1000 kilometers, this prefecture consists principally of Okinawa Islands, Daito Islands, Miyako Islands and Yaeyama Islands. In contrast to ultra-modern and vibrant mainland Japan, Okinawa is a slow-paced chain of isolated nature gems with pristine beaches and amazing undersea life. This elongated group of archipelagos with its corresponding 150 islands is a popular beach destination for Japanese. Still a bit outside the international tourism radar, Okinawa is a true subtropical paradise for all sun-seekers and watersports enthusiasts. If one of them, try out diving around splendid reefs of the Kerama Islands, underwater ruins of Yonaguni and enjoy a world-class marine species. But Okinawa is much more than snorkelling and diving retreat. All adventure lovers will be pleased to explore the subtropical primeval jungle on Iriomote Island, with its dense mangrove and forests. History lovers should explore the ruins and restored castles from the age of the Ryukyu kings.

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Iriomotejima is one of the island of the remote Yaeyama Islands in southwestern Japan. It’s part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. Access to Iriomotejima is by boat from Ishigaki Island, the main island of Yaeyama Islands.

Iriomotejima, Okinawa

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