JAPAN

Japan is a veritable treasure trove of fine folk arts, culture and history. Home to porcelain Japanese dolls, intricately embroidered kimonos, chiseled stone lanterns. Hand crafted ceramic dishes and beautifully designed lacquer bowls, it offers traditional culture at its finest. Gorge yourself on temples, shrines, kabuki (stylized dance-drama), tea ceremonies and mu­seums packed with artefacts fromJapan's rich heritage. If modern culture and technology is your thing,Japan's cities are an absolute wonderland­ an easy peek into the future of the human race, complete with trend-setting cafes and fabulous restaurants. Outside the cities, you'll find natural wonders the length and breadth of the archipelago. From the coral reefs of Okinawa to the ski-resort ofNiseko,Japanhas more than enough natural wonders to compete with its cultural treasures.