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There are few places where the allure of culture, nature, modernity, and tradition come together as they do in Japan. Go to the thriving mega-capital of Tokyo, and you\u2019ll quickly find an embodiment of old-meets-new unlike any you may have encountered before. Sky-high neon-filled entertainment districts sit shoulder-to-shoulder with lantern-lit alleyways and izakaya<\/em> bars smelling of charcoal-grilled chicken skewers. Or you could easily switch up the scenery with a quick flight to the white coastal islands of Okinawa. Here, you\u2019ll get glimpses of ancient Ryukyuan culture and history, sample the local food culture that has famously supported Okinawan people\u2019s health and longevity, and bask in beautiful subtropical nature, turning a short visit into an extended peaceful getaway from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As new travel opportunities open up in Japan, we find ourselves looking for the best of Japan\u2019s dichotomy of worlds \u2014 of old and new, of city and nature \u2014 packed into one trip. With Air Canada and ANA airlines\u2019 discount tickets and favourable currency rates, getting the best of Japan\u2019s two sides is as easy as flying from Toronto to Tokyo in less than one day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n