Throughout its history, Japan has continually imported cultural traditions, while at the same time adhering to the festivals, sports, and religions of its past. The result being that today there is a variety of things to do in Japan. Where else in the world can you watch baseball and sumo wrestling in the same afternoon? Where else can you witness ancient Bunraku puppet theatre, and still have time to catch a cutting-edge Anime movie at the 25 theatre multiplex? If modern Japan is a contrast of the old and the new, the result for the tourist is a list of things to do in Japan that are different, exciting, exotic and adventurous. From the secluded northern island of Hokkaido, to the karaoke bars, neon lit shopping districts and numerous downtown Tokyo attractions, there is never a shortage of things to do in Japan during your stay.