Visit Fukushima

Explore the Fukushima Exclusion Zone, a unique area affected by the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan

Visit Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. See the Shibuya Crossing (one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections), explore the historic Senso-ji Temple (Tokyo's oldest temple with a vibrant Nakamise shopping street), and admire the Tokyo Skytree (the world's tallest tower at 634 meters).

Visit Kyoto, Japan's former imperial capital. Explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine (famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates), see the golden Kinkaku-ji temple (a Zen Buddhist pavilion covered in gold leaf), stroll through the historic Gion district (known for geisha culture and traditional machiya houses), and admire the rock garden at Ryoan-ji (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

Visit Osaka, Japan's vibrant second city. Explore Osaka Castle (a reconstructed 16th-century fortress with museum exhibits and panoramic city views), sample street food like takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) in Dotonbori (a bustling entertainment district with iconic neon signs), and experience the thrill of Universal Studios Japan (home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World).

Visit Hiroshima, a city of peace and resilience in western Japan. See the Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO World Heritage site preserved as a memorial), explore the Peace Memorial Museum (powerful exhibits on the 1945 atomic bombing and its aftermath), and take a ferry to Miyajima Island to see the iconic Itsukushima Shrine with its 'floating' torii gate. Also try local specialties like okonomiyaki (savory pancake) and oysters from the Seto Inland Sea.

Visit Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido in northern Japan. Explore Odori Park (a 1.5 km long park hosting the famous Sapporo Snow Festival with massive ice sculptures), sample fresh seafood and miso ramen at Nijo Market (a historic market known for its morning auctions), and ride the ropeway up Mount Moiwa for panoramic city views and night illuminations.

Visit Yokohama, Japan's second-largest city. Explore the Minato Mirai 21 district with its iconic Landmark Tower (Japan's tallest building until 2014), stroll through the historic Yamate area (Western-style houses from the Meiji era), and sample ramen at the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum (a theme park dedicated to ramen with replicas of 1950s streets).

Visit New York City, the most populous city in the United States. See the Statue of Liberty (iconic symbol of freedom, gifted by France in 1886), walk through Central Park (843-acre urban park with lakes, trails, and the Bethesda Terrace), explore Times Square (bustling commercial hub known for its bright billboards and Broadway theaters), and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (one of the world's largest art museums with over 2 million works).