Why Japan is a cheap vacation destination The ... where you can write an "ema" (Shinto prayer card) to give thanks for your visit and make wishes for peace in the world. And then a short walk ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

Thankfully, the Israelis rescued in Nagano returned unharmed, thanks in part ... Even after living in Japan for six years, working for a Japanese company, and visiting countless times, I still ...