- “Japan is not even in Asia. It is like an island floating in the middle of the ocean.” – Lafcadio Hearn, 1890s
- “The Japanese say, ‘If the flower is to be beautiful, it must be cultivated.'” – Alice Mabel Bacon, 1893
- “Japan, the enchanting land of the rising sun, where beauty and grace linger in every corner.” – Edward Sylvester Morse, 1904
- “Japan is a world apart – a unique world of ancient traditions and modern life.” – Arthur Golden, 1997
- “In Japan, they have geisha. We have supermodels.” – Elayne Boosler, 2003
- “Japan is an island filled with ancient spirits and futuristic dreams.” – Ruth Ozeki, 2013
- “I believe Japan’s role in the world is to push beyond the limits of possibility.” – Haruki Murakami, 2017
- “Japan could provide an obsession for a lifetime and never leave you bored.” – Pico Iyer, 2018
- “Japan is a world of contradictions, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with cutting-edge technology.” – Lisa See, 2020
- “To truly understand Japan, one must immerse oneself in its culture, history, and complexities.” – Marie Mutsuki Mockett, 2022
WANDERLIST: Ten great travel quotes about Japan
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