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The landscapes, climate, topography as well as the history of its people have all influenced the culture and architecture that has developed over the millennia. During its history the Japanese have been renowned for absorbing elements of other cultures, notably Chinese and Korean. Since the mid-19th century with its end of its feudal system of government and its rapid industrialisation, it has created its own unique identity and has elevated their building, interior and landscape design to an art form.

Join Peter Maddison on this exclusive and exciting tour program that will visit many examples of traditional and modern Japanese architecture, design and landscape as well as experience exciting, dynamic modern Tokyo, historic and off the beaten track Kanazawa as well as traditional Kyoto with its numerous World Heritage list architectural sites.