Tokyo is a city on the main Japanese island of Honshu. Around a quarter of the Japanese population live within the Tokyo Metropolis. Sights such as the royal residence of Japan - the Imperial Palace and the record breaking Tokyo Tower are not to be missed!

Shimizu is a small town of 10,000 in the Hokkaido Prefecture. The town lies at the foot of the highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fujiyama, and offers a magnificent view of the summit. The city is located on Honshu, the main Japanese island. Do not miss the temple, located on the mountainside.

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The Japanese ability to mix a fast-paced world with a world of tranquility and refined ceremonies can be seen to its full effect in Osaka. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Japan's 3rd largest city before taking part in a traditional tea ceremony.

The Japanese ability to mix a fast-paced world with a world of tranquility and refined ceremonies can be seen to its full effect in Osaka. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Japan's 3rd largest city before taking part in a traditional tea ceremony.

The Kanmon Straits or Straits of Shimonoseki is the stretch of water separating two of Japan's four main islands.

Fukuoka is a city of 1.4 million on Japan's Kyushu Island. The city is known for its famous Hakata dolls. Many Shinto shrines gods are scattered throughout the city. The highest tower on the coast of Japan, Fukuoka Tower, offers a magnificent view of the city's skyline.

Nagasaki is located on the third-largest Japanese island of Kyushu on the south-west coast. The city became well known in 1945 when it suffered a nuclear bombing. The city is home to a range of museums, one of which is the atomic bomb museum which commemorates the city's past.

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Shanghai, the most populated city in China, is a renowned international metropolis drawing in visitors from all over the world. Due to Shanghai's colonial history, the city is a unique fusion of East and West. Enjoy the stunning skyline views on an evening cruise, or perhaps take a leisurely stroll down the Bund promenade and watch the ships sail by. Shoppers are sure to be impressed by the Fabric Market, where you can have an outfit tailor-made for you at competitive prices. The fashionable nightclubs, bars and restaurants of the city are all waiting to be explored at night.

Shanghai, the most populated city in China, is a renowned international metropolis drawing in visitors from all over the world. Due to Shanghai's colonial history, the city is a unique fusion of East and West. Enjoy the stunning skyline views on an evening cruise, or perhaps take a leisurely stroll down the Bund promenade and watch the ships sail by. Shoppers are sure to be impressed by the Fabric Market, where you can have an outfit tailor-made for you at competitive prices. The fashionable nightclubs, bars and restaurants of the city are all waiting to be explored at night.