Japan's culture is a harmonious mix of old and modern traditions. Thousands of years as an isolated island country allowed Japan to undergo several cultural changes in solitude, creating a truly unique traditional culture.

As connections with other nations developed, Japanese tradition was influenced and altered to make the unique culture of modern Japan, evident in its mixture of traditional concepts with the latest technology and art.

Japan's cuisine is a foodie's paradise, they have a variety of dishes and regional specialities which are all mouth-watering. Although Japan is famous for its sushi and ramen, there is way more to Japan's cuisine than just sushi and ramen.

Because of the lack of meat products in the past of Japan, there were minimal spices used in their cuisine. Furthermore, in traditional Japanese cuisine, oil and fast are usually avoided in the cooking process because people were trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, even with all of this, Japanese cuisine is some of the most flavourful and tastiest foods you'll ever experience.

Japan's railway system is the primary method of transportation, and it is one of the best and most reliable in the world. Trains in Japan are known for their punctuality as they rarely ever run late.

The shinkansen or bullet train is a type of train that operates on a high-speed railway network. Capable of speeds of 320kph (198 Mph), Shinkansens can travel between prefectures in less than 4 hours, making it the most efficient and swift way of travelling.

Religion in Japan is a mixture of ideas from Shintoism and Buddhism. However, religion in japan is rarely preached, nor is it a doctrine. Instead, it is a moral code, a way of living, almost identical to Japanese social and cultural values.

Japanese religion is also a personal, family affair. It is separate from the state. There are no religious prayers or symbols in a school graduation ceremony, for example. Religion is rarely talked about in everyday life, and the majority of Japanese do not worship regularly or claim to be religious.

Japanese popular culture reflects the attitudes of the present day and provides a link to the past. Popular films, television programs, manga, music, anime and video games all developed from older artistic and literary traditions, and many of their themes and styles of presentation can be traced to traditional art forms.

Japanese pop culture has been booming in the past decade. Anime and manga in particular, are becoming more and more commonplace worldwide, whereas a few years ago, anime had negative connotations with people unfamiliar with it.