JOURNEY BACK TO JAPAN'S PAST
Japan's history is evident at every turn, whether it's a venerable Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine, a museum housing samurai swords, or one of Japan's many festivals with its profusion of costumes and ancient rituals. Feudal-era castles still rise from their massive stone foundations, while Japan's exquisite gardens, are visual commentaries of what nature can achieve under generations of skilled master gardeners.