Japan is a country that defies easy description. Many praise the nation's glittering cities, efficient public transportation, and numerous technological advancements and inventions. Others laud the country's strong traditional roots – an emphasis on craftsmanship, a strong sense of cultural preservation, festivals that stretch back for centuries.Yet Japan today is a mix of all this – an embodiment of the concept of wa (the Japanese word for "harmony"). Ancient planting and harvesting rituals take place in fields that are overlooked by modern highways. Women ride high-speed bullet trains while clad in kimono, confirming plans for a traditional tea ceremony with friends on their 21st century cell phones. Small shrines sit atop skyscrapers in Japan's sprawling cities, and black-suited businessmen and women think nothing of stopping by to petition the deity for a little luck. Japan's modern and traditional faces sit side by side, in a balanced blend that makes the country one of the most fascinating places in the world.Our team is composed of both Japanese and foreigners, all of whom live in Japan and are passionate about sharing the best of the archipelago with our clients. With Off-Roads, you'll never be dealing with a middleman. All of our suppliers work directly with us, meaning you don't have to wade through dozens of people to sort out any on the spot changes or special requests. We work directly with you both pre-travel and while in-country on every detail to assure your vacation, incentive travel or event goes off without a hitch.