Decided to visit the land of the Rising Sun? Japan has a lot to offer everyone. The country is very diverse. The northern section of the main island is very rural and winter snowfall can reach over 200 inches a year. As the middle section is home to Tokyo, the Capital of the county. And of course, go south and you will find the tropical paradise of Okinawa.Few are lucky enough to catch the rare event of pounding mochi. Mochi, a New Year’s treat, is at traditional rice food made by pounding rice in a wooden bowl with a massive wooden pestle. If you get the chance to watch or participate, do not miss it!