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13 of the Top Theme Park Experiences Around the WorldWhere to enjoy rides, games, and splash-downs all over the globe.Read more

Elen Turner5 min read

People at a theme park enjoy riding the rollercoaster.

8 Must-See Tokyo Neighborhoods and How to VisitShop, dine, and explore these different areas of the Japanese capital.Read more

Karen Gardiner4 min read

Visiting Tokyo for the First Time? Here's What to See and DoMake the most of your trip to Tokyo with our tips for first-time visitors.Read more

Karen Gardiner5 min read

A temple in Tokyo in spring with women in traditional dress walking beneath the cherry trees

8 of the Most Romantic Places Around the World for Couples To VisitTruly, madly, deeply: This selection of the most romantic places in the world will fan the flames of your passion with their flirtatious names, fanciful histories, and fairy-tale vistas.Read more

Rebecca Winke5 min read

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How To Get the Best Views of Mt. FujiRead on for more about how to get the best views of Mt. Fuji.Read more

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Japan is composed of a 1,500-mile-long (2,414-kilometer-long) line of mountainous islands in the Pacific Ocean—6,852 to be exact. This Land of the Rising Sun is known for its food, design sensibility, and striking contrasts as ancient traditions comingle with advanced technologies. This sense of moving forward without losing the past makes Japan an intriguing visit, whether you're hiking through serene villages or navigating a neon-lit megalopolis.

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