Hip Guide to Japan
Japan (Nippon in Japanese) is a group of islands east of China and the Koreas. Known as the 'land of the rising sun' Japan is a major economic world power (third largest). The Greater Tokyo metropolitan area is the largest in the world with 30 million people. Japan is currently rebuilding after the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011, but is still one of the world's largest exporters of manufactured goods.
Whether you come for a quick visit or extended tour, you will find a wealth of information about destinations here. The Hip Guide to Japan offers the highlights of the country, and contains many tips for making your stay here more rewarding.
The Hip Guide to Japan is your source for hotel reservations, tourist information, events, reviews, shopping and much more. Don't forget to visit our Japan Photo Gallery! Bookmark this site, and visit whenever you need to find out what's happening in Japan.
THIS SITE IS INTERACTIVE! You can participate by adding your own reviews, comments, stories or event listings. Don't forget to tell your friends about us!
Japan (Nippon in Japanese) is a group of islands east
of China and the Koreas. Known as the 'land of the
rising sun' Japan is a major economic world power
(third largest). The Greater Tokyo metropolitan area
is the largest in the world with 30 million people.
Japan is currently rebuilding after the devastating
earthquake and tsunami of 2011, but is still one of
the world's largest exporters of manufactured goods.
Whether you come for a quick visit or extended tour,
you will find a wealth of information about
destinations here. The Hip Guide to Japan offers the
highlights of the country, and contains many tips for
making your stay here more rewarding.
The Hip Guide to Japan is your source for hotel
reservations, tourist information, events, reviews,
shopping and much more. Don't forget to visit our
Japan Photo Gallery! Bookmark this site, and visit
whenever you need to find out what's happening in
Japan.
THIS SITE IS INTERACTIVE! You can participate by
adding your own reviews, comments, stories or event
listings. Don't forget to tell your friends about us!
Japan Map
Use this map to explore Japan. Double-click to zoom in, click and drag around to move the map.
Japan Public Holidays
January 1 - New Year's Day
January 2 and 3 - New Year's Bank Holiday
January 10 (Second Monday of month) - Coming-of-Age Day
February 11 - National Foundation Day
March 21 - Vernal Equinox Day
March 22 - Vernal Equinox - Observed
April 29 - Showa Day
May 3 - Constitution Day
May 4 - Greenery Day
May 5 - Children's Day
July 18 (third Monday of month) - Marine Day
September 19 (third Monday of month) - Respect-for-the-Aged Day
September 23 - Autumnal Equinox Day
October 10 (second Monday of month) - Sports Day
November 3 - Culture Day
November 23 - Labor Thanksgiving Day
December 23 - The Emperor's Birthday
December 31 - New Year's 2012 Bank Holiday
January 1, 2012 - New Year's Day
January 2 and 3, 2012 - New Year's 2012 Bank Holiday
































































