A land full of ancient cultures, strong traditions, and technology of the future, Japan is full of discovery and adventure! Perform meaningful community service in Tohno — an area devastated by the Tsunami. You will enjoy a cultural exchange with teens from a local high school, spend a day in the rice fields and engage with the people who call Tohno home. Outside of service, experience the best of the country on this one-of-a-kind teen travel program to Asia!
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Hi, we are doing a round the world trip as a family next summer and will spend about 6 days in Japan. I have been on business and was amazed by Tokyo but this will be the first time for my wife and 13 and 16 year old daughters. My initial thoughts are 3 days in Tokyo and 3 days in Kyoto. My questions are as follows:. Are there aparthotels or family friendly hotels you would recommend that aren't too astronomically expensive? Your teenage girls would likely love Tokyo due to its atmosphere. Kyoto is mostly about temples and shrines.
The Harajuku district in Tokyo is the epicentre of kawaii fashion. Voluminous skirts, toy-like plastic accessories and platform shoes are staples of the trend. Head to Takeshita Street Takeshita-dori which starts opposite Harajuku Station for fun, affordable fashion and excellent people-watching. The 7-storey shopping mall is dedicated to forward-thinking, independent designers, most of them Japanese. Harajuku is also home to dozens of well-curated vintage clothing shops.
Treading the line between being cool, and cultural, Japan is the perfect place to engage young minds. In fact, many of our in-house travel experts began their love affairs with Japan after visiting in their teens. Just what is a geisha? What does a ninja do? What are the rules of a sumo match?