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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

When people think of Japan, images of futuristic technology, traditional shrines, and world-class cuisine often come to ...

Restaurants and shops

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is one of Kamakura’s most important cultural and historical landmarks—a grand Shinto shrine that h...

Kamakura

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

Tourist spot

Shopping for clothes in Japan is one of the most enjoyable experiences for international visitors. From stylish streetwe...

Shopping

For travelers who want to experience Japan beyond the major cities, Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Falls in Nikko offer one of ...

NatureNikkoSceneryTourist spot

When we think of Japan’s cultural heritage, many people imagine ancient temples, serene gardens, or traditional tea cere...

Tourist spot

Hidden within the deep cedar forests of Tochigi Prefecture, Nikkō Tōshō-gū stands as one of Japan’s most magnificent and...

NikkoTemple / ShrineTourist spot

Nature + Cities (Tokyo → Hakone → Kyoto) — 7-Day Japan Itinerary for First-Time TravelersIf you want a Japan trip that b...

Trip

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Osaka, becomes one of the most dazzling holiday destinations in the country wh...

Event / FestivalTheme parksWinter