Japan is filled with amazing culture, food, and places to visit. With its exotic beauty and marvelous attractions, choosing a starting point can be difficult. Depending upon your vacation time, knowing what to see and how to make the most out of your time in Japan is important. So start wide and wander and marvel at all the unique and eccentric sights Japan has to offer.

Tokyo is the number one hotspot in Japan and unlike any other big city in the world. Be ready for a shock, as it will show you what the term “foreign” really means! In Tokyo, you’ll see the famous Tokyo Tower; examine the intriguing mix of old monuments and shrines together with new age shops and modern buildings. Prepare to be awed by the majesty of the Imperial Palace and find the perfect picture in the Kokyo Gaien, an impressive garden just outside the palace.

Once you’ve finished in Tokyo, move on to Kyoto, Japan’s original capital where emperors of past centuries once ruled. As Japan’s second most popular tourist destination, it contains over 15 historical sites. Kyoto was undamaged during World War II, which makes it the best place to see preserved examples of Japan’s feudal times. Temples abound in Kyoto, such as the Golden Pavillion, where you can go to be awed or just take a bit of time for meditation. Filled with places to shop as well as nightlife to experience, Kyoto has it all.

Of course, you cannot visit Japan without taking in the majestic Mount Fuji. Escape the cities for a while and relish the wide open air in the south where Mt. Fuji rests. The mountain is actually a volcano and is said to be imbued with a living spirit. Climbers will enjoy the challenge, as the mountain is open to them from July through August. But if climbing isn’t your style, you can still indulge in the outdoors by trekking through the Hakone National Park, taking a moment to soak in a natural hot spring along the way.

Everyone knows that Real Estate is big business, and many people are trying to get their own part of the action by looking to new places around the world to build on. In Europe this means places like Hungary and other Eastern European countries, outside of Europe people are looking to the Far East. In the Far East there is no bigger market than Thailand real estate. Thailand is a hugely popular destination for tourists and is easy to get to from all parts of the world; an increasing number of people are looking to live in Thailand as well as venture there on holiday.

There are unfortunately wide ranging and complex laws regarding the purchase of land and the building of property, which makes it far more restrictive than building in other parts of the world. One such rule means that foreigners are not allowed to own land in Thailand, although they are allowed to own buildings. There are two ways around this, whereby the land is leased for periods of thirty years, or the land is purchased by a Thai company. This last option is preferential but all Thai companies require at least seven members on the board, five of whom should be Thai. It does get complicated very quickly, and local knowledge is vital to meet all requiements.

Then of course there are issues about immigration laws regarding the purchase of Thailand real estate. Depending on what visas individual have may need individual to leave or re-entry the country four times a year, or else apply for extensions. The easiest option could be to just purchase building and rent them out; there is profit to be made, as places like Phuket are becoming increasingly popular amongst the tourist trade, although even this has barriers.

For those people willing to do the research and put the money and effort in there is a lot of money to be made from Thailand real estate. It is advisable though to get a good agent and a reputable lawyer. Both of these professionals are indispensable when dealing with laws, taxes and fees all required to make a successful step into Thailand real estate.