Visit Fukuoka

Fukuoka’s riverside yatai food stalls serve the original pork-bone ramen — creamy, rich and eaten elbow to elbow with strangers.

Shrine to the god of learning where students pray before exams, reached along a lane of plum-blossom mochi shops.

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 Fukushima, a prefecture in Japan known for its resilience and diverse attractions. Explore the historic Tsuruga Castle (reconstructed samurai fortress with panoramic views), see the stunning Bandai-Azuma Skyline (scenic mountain road through volcanic landscapes), and experience the traditional Aizu region with its lacquerware crafts and samurai heritage sites like Aizu-Wakamatsu.

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.