Japan has a bit of a unique reputation when it comes to the stereotypical images it conjures up in your head: an interesting dichotomy of sprawling metropolises and natural countryside beauty.

But even with a plane ticket and a Japan-Rail Pass, it can be pretty overwhelming to take all those fascinating sights in. Fortunately, film-maker Brad Kremer put together a stunningly shot time lapse of his travels in Japan. Shot back in the summer of 2009, the impressive video is titled "Hayaku: A Time Lapse Journey Through Japan" (Hayaku means quickly/rapidly in Japanese) features locations including Tokyo, Matsuyama, Imabari, Nagano, Gifu, and Mt. Ishizuchi.

While the video starts off with the neon hustle and bustle of Tokyo, it hits a beautiful stride in the second half, where more of Japan's serene and softer side opens up under gorgeously changing skies.

From afar, Tokyo is a sea of lights.

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The closer you get, however, it becomes a sea of people.

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With so many (delicious) nooks and crannies to explore.

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With super crowded train stations.

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But if you just get on one of those trains...

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They can take you somewhere special.

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You'll forget you were even in the same country.

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And boy the sunsets can be beautiful.

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Really beautiful!

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And places like this

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Look just as good as this!

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By - grape Japan editorial staff.

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Brad Kremer Films / Hayaku: A Time Lapse Journey Through Japan
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