Japan is a stable, highly developed parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available. Tourist who have been there before will always mention several things must see while in Japan. Mt Fugi, the cherry blossom festivals and the Geisha girls all are traditional symbols of Japan. If you are not able to visit Japan in the springtime the next best time to visit is in the Autumn. Fall foliages in Japan are so beautiful. Japanese maple leaves turn to bright red. Learn more about The Land of The Rising Sun. Reading about it is a good place to start so we have created this list of books to help you plan your visit there.