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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 winter arrives in Tokyo, the city lights up with festive cheer—and nowhere captures the holiday spirit more beautif...

Event / FestivalTourist spot

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

Kamakura

When autumn arrives in Japan, the air turns crisp, the mountains glow with vibrant foliage, and markets are filled with ...

Culture

Christmas in Japan is one of the most surprising cultural experiences for international travelers. While the holiday is ...

CultureEvent / Festival

There are some days in winter when everything seems to align—the weather, the snow conditions, and the company of loved ...

SportsYadoya's family's travel diary

Among the many neighborhoods of Tokyo, few are as colorful, energetic, and culturally unique as Akihabara. Often referre...

Tourist spot

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

When visiting Japan, choosing the right type of accommodation can make a big difference in your travel experience. Japan...

Trip

Nikko is famous for its breathtaking shrines, waterfalls, and mountain scenery, but one of its greatest treasures is fou...

Nikko