Over 80% of Japan is mountainous. This rugged terrain includes over one hundred active volcanoes, representing about 10% of all active volcanoes in the world.

The Japanese are among the longest-lived, with life expectancy in Japan being 84 years, second place after Hong Kong.

When you arrive in Japan, you feel as if you have arrived in another world. Among the things that will surprise you are the vending machines, an important part of Japanese culture; you will find them on most street corners and in front of many restaurants where, in fact, you order through the vending machine and give the ticket to the staff. In Japan, there is one vending machine for every 23 people - the highest human/vending machine ratio in the world. You can buy almost anything from these widely available appliances with varied stocks, including hot green tea bottles, ice cream, toys, technology gadgets, underwear, and freshly prepared foods.

Although the Japanese have a very healthy diet, with a lot of fish and rice and minimally processed food, in Japan it has become a tradition to have Christmas dinner at KFC. Besides raw fish (sushi and sashimi), during your stay in Japan you will see people eating raw beef and occasionally raw horse meat. Although controversial, raw horse meat is well known as a Japanese delicacy called basashi.

When you do not speak the language of a country you are visiting, the photos on the menu are essential. But Japan is taking it a step further: many restaurants present false food replicas that give customers a natural-sized idea of what they order. And how real they look!

Japan is truly unique and worth discovering and enjoying leisurely. Choose a stay in Japan in 2022 and let this country set new standards for your future trips!