Japan Travel Information – History and culture of Japan

The profound influence on Japan’s history began, during the Kofun Period in 3rd to 7th centuries AD, when China had first significant contact with Japan. With the influence of Chinese culture, during the Asuka Period, Japan became a centralised state, and realized the importance of Mahayana Buddhism and Confucianism. The last time when the emperor had political power was the period of Nara. Then, it moved to Kyoto, during which Buddhism become popular as a religion. Muromachi and Ashikaga Shogunate was the period during 15th century, when Japan again grabbed its political power, and became democratic country. With this grievous historical background, this country still holds the charisma to stand out alone apart from rest of the world.

Introduction and geographical structure of Japan:- The “Land of Rising Sun” Japan is a country, with allurement of what a “mini charismatic country” consist of. Situated in north eastern Asia, Japan has been surrounded by more than 4,000 small islands, and 4 major islands. Japan’s total area is 387,763 square kilometers, between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is quite equivalent to Germany and Switzerland and slightly smaller than California. Fascinating, majestic, approach of unmatched elegance of the city is what allures holiday planners most.

Traveler’s Guide :- With bonny Temples, and Green carpet like, gardens with varied scenery, sky-puffed mountains, which are often volcanic, are the main ingredients to make this country a “hot destination.” With modern skyscraper, discovery of a sliding wooden door, which represents traditional calligraphy and tea ceremony, is also a center of attraction in Japan.

Festive season:- Throughout the year, there is multitude of festive collections, which held all over, Japan. Especially during New Year, (from December to January), Japan is massively inclined towards embellishing itself at every New Year eve. A festival of “outdoors picnics” Cherry blossom is also a time of celebration during summers. But people wait for the longest holiday of Japan that is, Golden Week during (April 27 to May 6), and again walking towards end of the year, Japan sings and dine during the largest and booming summer festival Obon. With the traditional festive activities, Japan engrains many reasons to explore it at its best. Therefore, decide first which festive you would like to enjoy most and plan your vacation accordingly.