For many years I’d always been put off visiting Japan.  Not just because of the cost, but because I didn’t think it would live up to the vibrancy and excitement I love about travelling to places like India or South East Asia.  But on a recent trip to the land of the rising sun with Julian, I am happy to say that my preconceptions were wrong.  I found that Japan is wonderful in so many ways - serene, immensely cultural and bonkers all at the same time - a fascinating country full of eclectic experiences.