Japan Central, Coastal, Lighthouse + Modern architecture pictures

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The world’s largest city is an experience in superlatives: stunning cherry blossoms and towering skyscrapers; ancient history and ground-breaking technology.

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Discover this interesting neighborhood known for its many traditional doll shops that play an important part in local tradition. 

Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city. 

Discover this interesting neighborhood known for its many traditional doll shops that play an important part in local tradition. 

Tour this place that was once the most densely populated area in the world until everyone suddenly left. Feelings of awe and eeriness predominate and cameras click.

The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.

Forested footpaths and a scenic ropeway lead up to Miyajima’s tallest peak, where you can spot wildlife and examine intriguing rock formations and Buddhist relics.

Old meets new in Japan’s third-largest city that features peaceful gardens, ancient temples, towering high-rises, cutting-edge fashion and family fun.

Tour this place that was once the most densely populated area in the world until everyone suddenly left. Feelings of awe and eeriness predominate and cameras click.

Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city.