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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...

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

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We visited the Asio Copper Mine. The Asio Copper Mine was a major copper mining site from the Edo period, supporting Jap...

Yadoya's family's travel diary

Kamakura is known for its temples, shrines, and rich history, but many travelers are pleasantly surprised to discover th...

KamakuraNature

In Japan, the transition from one year to the next—known as toshikoshi—is one of the most significant cultural moments o...

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

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

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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

Nestled in the very heart of Tokyo, the Imperial Palace is not just the residence of Japan’s Emperor but also a place wh...

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