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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

If you’re visiting Tokyo in winter, one of the most dazzling attractions you shouldn’t miss is Yomiuriland Jewelluminati...

Theme parksWinter

If you’ve ever visited Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s Noto Peninsula, you may have heard of Notojima Aquarium. Nestled o...

Yadoya's family's travel diary

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

Trip

Tokyo is often described as a city of contrasts, where dazzling neon lights, futuristic skyscrapers, and cutting-edge fa...

Temple / Shrine

When people imagine the skyline of Tokyo today, one structure rises above all others: the Tokyo Skytree. At a staggering...

Tourist spot

Meiji Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo near Harajuku, is one of the city’s most significant Shinto shrines. Surroun...

SeasonTemple / ShrineWinter

TOBU Japan Trip Tickets is a new digital ticketing platform launched by Tobu Railway in June 2025. It was designed espec...

Trip

Asakusa is known for its traditional charm—narrow streets lined with old-fashioned shops, the majestic Sensō-ji Temple, ...

DecemberSeasonTourist spotWinter

When it comes to Japanese food, many travelers think first of sushi, ramen, or tempura. But if you truly want to experie...

Restaurants and shops