Japan

Once known more for its role in ending World War II, Hiroshima today is a major tourist attraction, and each year thousands of visitors from Japan and around the world flock to this western Japanese city.

In many ways, the tranquil 15-minute ferry ride is indicative of what lies ahead. The island of Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima, is like a step back in time with its dirt roads and wildlife roaming through the city’s streets.

How many travel guide books have been written about Tokyo? Countless. That’s because there is so much to see and do, rendering it difficult to capture the true essence of a city like Tokyo in a concise article. Everyone who visits can find something to do, whether it’s shopping or taking in culture or eating from one end of the city to the other.