Japan

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Japan is an East Asian island nation made up of four main islands — Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku — plus thousands of smaller ones, home to a population of around 125 million people. It is renowned for its extraordinary blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modernity, from centuries-old temples and tea ceremonies to neon-lit cities and bullet trains. Travellers are drawn by its world-class food scene, iconic landmarks like Mount Fuji and Kyoto's geisha districts, cherry blossom seasons, and a reputation for exceptional safety and hospitality. Outdoor enthusiasts also flock here for skiing in Hokkaido, hiking the Japanese Alps, and exploring the dramatic coastal scenery of places like the Izu Peninsula.

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Japan · 13 days

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Self-Launched Japan Adventure: Kyushu & Shikoku

Skip the group tour premium and explore Japan's lesser-visited southwest islands on your own terms. This self-launched itinerary mirrors the Exodus Kyushu & Shikoku adventure — cycling the iconic Shimanami Kaido, hiking an active volcano, soaking in Beppu's famous onsen, and uncovering the history of Nagasaki — but uses Japan's world-class public transport, self-bookable activities, and budget-friendly accommodation to cut costs dramatically. Japan is one of the easiest countries in the world to travel independently, making this a perfect self-launched adventure. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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Nobody's posted a Mission for Japan yet — which, frankly, is an opportunity.

Wait, what's a Mission?It's not a scheduled trip with dates and a minimum group size like a Departure — it's a goal. Learn to dive, do a Muay Thai camp, live somewhere for a month and work on something, chase one very specific experience. Post it, and other people chasing the same thing find you.

Be the first to post one: "Find the most locally-hated tourist trap and go anyway, unironically, in a costume."

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