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Mask-wearing and contactless payment – as well as a tradition that favours bows over handshakes – have long been the norm in Japan, and the country’s innovative tech industry, famous for its self-cleaning toilets, has always had one eye on innovations in hygiene and sanitation.

In a country that is roughly 70% mountains, finding lesser-populated remote getaways from the city has always been an essential part of the experience.

Ready to plan your Japan adventure? Before you book, check gov.uk's latest travel advice – and ensure venues are open, experiences available and events on.

For more information, visit Japan National Tourism Organization: japan.travel