Destinations

Japan

Japan is one of the most unique countries in the world, fusing the ultra-modern with the ultra traditional. A holiday in Japan will be an enjoyable assault on the senses, whichever side of the country you experience.

Capital – Tokyo
Major cities – Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Major resorts – Nikko, Hakone, Hida-no Takayama
Time Zone – GMT +9
Languages – Japanese
To learn the basics of Japanese visit www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Japan currency - Japan uses Yen. For up-to-date exchange rates see www.xe.com/ucc.

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