1. Get up early to experience the tuna auctions in Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market, as well as hundreds of other types of fish and seafood on offer
2. Snack on sushi - enjoy the spicy wasabi and salty soy sauce of Japan’s national cuisine. A cooking class will show you how to replicate the deliciousness at home
3. In early spring Japan is awash with cherry blossom, so make sure you arrive at the right time to follow the pink blooms up the country
4. Explore the traditional architecture and culture of Kyoto, from hidden temples to hillside pagodas