Japan - Land of volcanoes and plum rains

                                                                      JAPAN

                                                               LAND OF VOLCANOES AND PLUM RAIN

                   Japan is made up of a string of islands that stretches for about 2400 kilometres along the coast of north eastern Asia and pacific ocean. The four main islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku. The largest of them is Honshu.

             Most of the islands are covered with hills and mountains. And most of the mountains are volcanoes. Some of the volcanoes are active while some are dormant (Mount Fuji is of this kind). Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in japan reaching an height of 3776 metres. There are many lush forests in Japan. Japanese cherry trees, famous for their spring blossoms, are planted throughout the country. The forest stay beautifully green as it rains and snows 

            

   Japan is a country which is well known for its culture. Japanese culture is very interesting with its tea parties, neputa(hirosaki), sanja, etc.. Yuki Matsuri also known as "sapparo snow festival" which is one of the best festivals in Japan held for a week in Hokkaido in month of January/February. The country has a legacy of distinctive gardens, poetry, and sculptures.

             Tokyo olmpics is one of the best part to never miss or you have to wait until 2024/2025.

        The country allows tourist visits in post covid from april 2021.

lets see some best time to visit Japan:

Hokkaido - spring(march - may) and autumn(September -October)

Honshu - its an all time destination but spring is preferred

                  

Kyushu - during winter kyushu provides some warm 

Shikoku - july to september and spring is ideal for hiking

Things to pack for Japan

1. universal power adapter is required when ever you visit japan as japan uses 2 pin adapter.

universal power adapter

2.Activated charcoal - Japan has delicious food but also many uncooked fishes.

activated charcoal

3.stylish raincoat - Japan gets rain a lot so you absolutely need this.

stylish raincoat