These two countries should be enough to inspire you to travel, so start your planning. Uzbekistan and Japan - both incredible destinations to explore.
UZBEKISTAN
Mohammed Rahim Khan Medressa, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Barak Khan Madrasah at the Khast Imam complex, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Fayzulla Khojaev House, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Dried fruits at the Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ozbek Milliy Academic Drama theatre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The "Chili King" at Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Kulkedash Madressa, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Juma (Friday) Mosque, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Stork at the Khast Imam complex, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Holy Assumption Cathedral Church (Uspensky Cathedral), Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Isfandiyar Palace, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Khuna Ark, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Fur hats for sale, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Interior of the Khuna Ark, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Harem next to the Isfandiyar Palace, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Old city walls, Khiva, Uzbekistan
The Khuna Ark, Khiva, Uzbekistan
The fortress (Ark) of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Mosque south of Kalon Minaret, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Ulugbek Medrassa, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Ceramics, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Smoke blowing woman near Kalon mosque and minaret, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Shaybanid town walls, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Char Minar, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The fortress (Ark) of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Kalon mosque and minaret, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Kalon mosque and minaret, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Carpets for sale in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Driving from Khiva to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Lady at the Kukluk Bazaar, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Smoke blowing lady of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The fortress (Ark) of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Shah-e-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Shah-e-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Sher Dor Medressa, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Ulugbek Medressa (left), Tilla-Kari Medressa (middle), Sher Dor Medressa (right), Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Fresh black figs at the Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
JAPAN
Juhyou frosted fir trees. Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Japan
Juhyou frosted fir trees. Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Japan
Skiing around the Juhyou frosted fir trees. Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Japan
Gozanoishi Shrine at Lake Tazawako (ko=lake), Akita, Tohoku, Honchu, Japan
Lake Tazawako In Akita Prefecture Japan
Statue Of Princess Tatsuko at Lake Tazawako In Akita Prefecture Japan
Japan is my favourite country in the world. This photo was taken of Mount Komagatake and Lake Tazawako, Akita, Tohoku, Honchu, Japan
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Sunayu, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Sunayu, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan
Tsurunoyu Onsen, Nyoto hot spring village, Akita, Japan
Mount Komagatake and Lake Tazawako, Akita, Tohoku, Honchu, Japan
Rotenburo at Tsurunoyu Hotel in the Nyuto Onsen area of Tohoku, situated in the deep mountain area of Tazawa Kogen plateau, Akita prefecture.
Tancho cranes at Akan International Crane Center, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
Tancho cranes at Akan International Crane Center, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
Shinkansen (bullet) train, Japan
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Sunayu, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), Sunayu, Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido, Japan
Eisa Festival, Okinawa-JAPAN
Eisa Festival, Okinawa-JAPAN
The Taiko drums used at the Eisa Festival, Okinawa-JAPAN
Fireworks at Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Fireworks at Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Drummer at Eisa Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Drummers at Eisa Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Clown at Eisa Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Clown at Eisa Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Drummers at Eisa Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Drummers at Eisa Chatan Festival, Okinawa, JAPAN
Kyûkeimon Gate, Shurijo Castle and area, Okinawa, Japan
Seiden (Main Hall) and Una Plaza, Shurijo Castle and area, Okinawa, Japan
Kankaimon Gate, Shurijo Castle and area, Okinawa, Japan
Gate at Shurijo Castle, Okinawa, JAPAN
Food of Okinawa, though this is not the greatest example, JAPAN
A local Okinawa looking for the answers in his crystal ball, Okinawa, JAPAN
Smooth waters of Okinawa, JAPAN
Beaches of Okinawa, JAPAN
Harbour at one of Okinawa's small islands, JAPAN
Rugged coastline of Okinawa's islands, JAPAN
Manta Rays at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, JAPAN
Whale Sharks at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, JAPAN
Stingray at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, JAPAN
Coastline around Zamami Island, Okinawa, JAPAN
Coastline around Zamami Island, Okinawa, JAPAN
Agenashiko Island (to the left) near Zamami Island, Okinawa, JAPAN
Rokuon-j, Golden Pavillion, Kyoto, Japan, Asia
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa, JAPAN
WWII Japanese Navy Underground HQ, Okinawa, JAPAN
