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Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Relax by the lake as you gaze at the city skyline or wander the grounds to see statues, water features and landscaped gardens.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

Asahikawa is Japan’s saké-brewing, seafood and ramen noodle centre. Amuse yourself at its zoo, sculpture museum, pottery village, ski slopes and beautiful gardens.

Relax by the lake as you gaze at the city skyline or wander the grounds to see statues, water features and landscaped gardens.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Despite being discovered by Hollywood in recent years, this picture-perfect bay remains one of Southern Thailand’s most scenic natural escapes.

Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district. 

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

Come for the entertaining winter penguin parade and spend time spotting birds, reptiles and majestic mammals at this zoological park.

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes.