Japan was an unexpected gem. Originally, I did not include Japan on my RTW itinerary (it's a little on the pricey side), but I am so glad my brother insisted on visiting me there. Three more of our mutual friends also decided to join, so the 5 of us united to take on Japan. During our time there, we visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, 3 very popular tourist destinations.

 

The culture in Japan is unlike any other I've ever experienced. Oddly enough, we rarely encounted anyone who spoke English, but despite the language difference, they were some of the warmest people I've ever met.