In general, things are sorted with the newest items near the tops of albums and galleries.
The especially furry Macaques of the central Japan mountains have a special place in Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Here, they've famously adopted a natural hot spring pool, giving them a bit of relief from the chilly mountain winters.
While it might be best known in modern times as the home to the 1998 winter Olympics, the history of this Japanese mountain city stretches back centuries.
One of the worlds largest and most impressively put-together cities. Tokyo is difficult to summarize. If you can dream it, Tokyo probably has it.
The Kiso Valley heads into the mountains northeast of Nagoya towards Nagano. The Nakasendo Trail heads up this valley - the old mountain road from Kyoto to Tokyo. A number of historic post towns are located here, giving a glimpse into life as it was hundreds of years ago.
Japan's soul is in Kyoto. It's a city rich in history, yet modern. If you love gardens, art, history, beauty, and depth of character you'll find it all in Kyoto.