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JAPAN
Experience an inimitable population that has flourished
alongside its fascinating balance of unique heritage and culture.
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A GLIMPSE OF THE SIGNATURE
EXPERIENCES THAT AWAIT
In Tokyo, meet with Grandma Hiroko, where
you'll discuss and appreciate the Japan of yesteryear.
Afterwards, try your hand at cooking traditional cuisine.
Enjoy a Chado/Sado (Tea Ceremony), performed
by a local Maiko. Within a tatami tearoom, enjoy a
magical interaction with a local Maiko (apprentice
Geiko) or Geiko (Geisha).
Be met by local volunteers at the Hiroshima Peace
Memorial Museum before constructing paper cranes at
the Sadako Memorial.
Absorbing and redefining the architecture and
mannerisms of traditional Asia, drawing influences
from the entire continent, Japan thrives off a
fascinating unique contrast of conventional and
modern customs. Clearly living in the moment, the
land of the rising sun firmly has one eye on the future,
and the other on the past. Here, there seems to be
no end to the discoveries one can make.
From sprawling metropolises to forested natural
wonders and sublime culinary delights, Japan is a
charming nation of ever-changing surprises. A trip to
Japan wouldn't be complete without meeting a local
Maiko (apprentice Geiko) or Geiko (Geisha). To top it
off, learn of the Japan of past over tea with Grandma
Hiroko. Touring with APT, you'll explore the greatest
mysteries in-depth, elusive to all but the locals.
