Economy of JapanThe shattered economy of Japan grew from the rubble in the aftermath of World War Two into the world's second-largest economy (behind the United States) in just a few short decades. This period of rapid growth culminated in a "bubble economy" in the 1980s, during which land prices doubled and the Nikkei stock index skyrocketed in an era of wild speculation and ambitious investment. Japan's economic bubble burst at the end of the decade as a result of tightened monetary policies and higher interest rates, which sent the stock market crashing to earth and plunged Japan's economy into a deep and painful recession that lasted the entire decade of the 1990s. In recent years, however, the economy has again begun to show signs of growth.
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Tokyo
That first visit to Tokyo can be overwhelming. In order to help you
navigate through this massive cultural mecca, our
Tokyo Guide provides you with just a small guide to our
favorite Tokyo destinations and attractions.
Kyoto
Kyoto
is a treasure trove of fascinating and culturally important temples, shrines, castles, arts, and artifacts for visitors to explore, many of which are National Treasures of Japan and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
YokohamaYokohama
is an exciting port city full of fun attractions and sightseeing spots. You can very easily enjoy the best of what Yokohama has to offer on a day-trip from Tokyo, yet there is enough to see and do that you could easily make Yokohama your prime Japan travel destination!
Nikko
Nikko
is a popular tourist destination famous for the mausoleums of the Tokugawa shoguns, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as soothing onsen hot springs surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of wooded mountains, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails.
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