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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

We would like to introduce our favorite Japan.Japan has four distinct seasons, each with its own beauty. Spring brings c...

Trip

Exploring Ueno Park: Tokyo’s Cultural and Natural OasisLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Ueno Park (Ueno Kōen) is one of Ja...

Ueno

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

Tourist spot

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

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

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

Japan is home to many breathtaking flower spots that attract visitors throughout the year. In spring, cherry blossoms ar...

Scenery

Japanese CurrencyJapan uses the yen (¥) as its official currency. The yen is available in both coins and banknotes.1. Co...

Trip

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