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Tokyo, Japan
Start in Akihabara for electronics and anime, then hit Shibuya Crossing and TeamLab for mind-blowing digital art. Teens will love the arcade game centres in Shinjuku and the street food in Harajuku.
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Nikko, Japan
An easy day trip or overnight from Tokyo, Nikko features the stunning Tosho-gu shrine complex and dramatic mountain scenery. The Ryuzu waterfall and Edo Wonderland theme park are big hits with teenagers.
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Kyoto, Japan
Walk the iconic Fushimi Inari shrine gates at sunrise and rent bikes to explore the bamboo groves of Arashiyama. Don't miss a ninja or samurai experience — there are dedicated dojos that teens absolutely love.
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Osaka, Japan
Osaka is Japan's street food capital — try takoyaki and okonomiyaki in Dotonbori. Universal Studios Japan with the Nintendo World and Harry Potter zones is a must for teens and easily fills a full day.
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Hiroshima, Japan
The Peace Memorial Museum is a powerful and important stop, offering a moving history lesson teens won't forget. Take the ferry to Miyajima Island to see the floating Torii gate and friendly wild deer roaming freely.
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Sapporo, Japan
Head north to Hokkaido for a completely different vibe — Sapporo is famous for its ramen, beer, and wide open spaces. In winter it's a ski paradise, and year-round the Odori Park and local seafood markets are worth exploring.