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Tokyo is a mega metropolis of steel and stone, yet people forget it also hosts some of the world's most beautiful gardens. The Japanese have elevated the art of landscaping to a level few other countries can reach. For a small fee you can stroll through these magnificent and meticulously designed gardens. The placement of every bush, flower, tree or boulder is purposeful and thought out. Walking through these stunning spaces brings a meditative quiet to the spirit as you sit back and enjoy your surroundings.

One of my guilty pleasures in Tokyo is the animal cafes. I visited an owl, cat and dog cafes while I was there last year. Each place offered a uniquely different experience and the animals at each establishment looked like they were loved and well taken care of by the staff. Tokyo has a plethora of different animal cafes from the conventional to the slightly bizarre.

Tokyo has hundreds of shrines and temples to choose from; to help you with your planning I've created this list of must-see temples.

Japan is an incredible city for food, probably the best in world. It has so many delicacies, you'll have a hard time deciding what to eat next. The best part, the prices in Japan will fit any traveler's budget. Below is my run down of some of the highlights and lowlights of food I've sampled throughout my travels in Japan.

Tokyo is one of my favorite cities in the world. This is a hyperactive city that's always on the move and constantly changing. If you're lucky enough to find yourself with 24 hours in this incredible city then you can use the below guide to get a taste of what it has to offer.

Japanese culture is extreme reserved and knowing its norms and traditions is important to avoid misunderstandings.

Saving money for long or short term travel can be difficult, especially if you're like most people whose paycheck completely evaporates by the end of the month. Or worse, you're in the red.

If you're in this situation, you're thinking the only way to find money for travel is to win the lotto, turn to a life of crime or sell a kidney on the black market. While those are interesting options (we'll call them plan C , D and E), let's start with some practical steps to managing your budget.

Below is a primer on Australia covering Visa Requirements, Accommodation, Food and Transportation.

Trying to find the best deals when booking airline tickets can be a frustrating experience. Prices constantly fluctuate and the true cost of flights are hidden under the add-on fees airlines now charge. Trying to time when and how to buy tickets can feel as tricky as timing the stock market. So to ease your pain, here are my tips to help you get the upper hand when booking your tickets to nail the best possible price.

Buddha represents the "awakened one" and lived from 566 to 480 BC. He started off living a pampered life but with age craved a deeper understanding of the meaning of life. He embraced meditation, became a monk and attracted disciples to spread Buddhism into the world.

Buddha is greatly revered and the statues erected in his honor are spectacular. Below is a short list of some of the greatest Buddha statues that exists in the world.