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Does Japan Celebrate Thanksgiving? Understanding Japan’s View on the Holiday and Its Unique Seasonal Traditions

Thanksgiving is widely known as a major holiday in the United States and Canada, celebrated with family gatherings, feas...

CultureEvent / Festival

Known in Japanese as the Ōtori Matsuri (大酉祭), this annual event draws thousands of people from all over Japan who come t...

Event / Festival

December in Tokyo is a unique blend of sparkling winter illumination, festive traditions, and cozy cultural experiences....

DecemberEvent / FestivalTourist spotWinter

Winter transforms Tokyo Disney Resort into an enchanting world of sparkle, warmth, and festive wonder. While the parks a...

DecemberSeasonTourist spotWinter

When people think of Tokyo’s skyline, one image often comes to mind: the bright orange-and-white lattice structure of To...

Tourist spot

Each winter, Roppongi transforms into one of Tokyo’s most elegant and magical nighttime destinations. Known for its mode...

DecemberEvent / FestivalSeasonWinter

Just a short ride from Kamakura, Enoshima and the iconic Enoden railway offer one of Japan’s most scenic coastal escapes...

Kamakura

Located on the quieter eastern side of Kamakura, Hōkoku-ji—often called the “Bamboo Temple”—is one of the city’s most pe...

KamakuraTemple / Shrine

Japan is a dream destination for anime fans, gamers, and pop-culture lovers—and this 7-day itinerary is designed to take...

Trip

When Tokyo transitions into winter, one of the most magical events to add to your itinerary is the Tokyo Christmas Marke...

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