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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

In the midst of Tokyo’s modern skyline, with its gleaming skyscrapers and neon-lit districts, lies a place that seems to...

Temple / Shrine

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

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

CultureEvent / Festival

When autumn arrives in Japan, the air becomes crisp, the leaves burst into shades of red and gold, and one of the season...

Food

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

Tourist spot

Located on the quieter eastern side of Kamakura, Hōkoku-ji—often called the “Bamboo Temple”—is one of the city’s most pe...

KamakuraTemple / Shrine

When people think of Tokyo’s skyline, one image often comes to mind: the bright orange-and-white lattice structure of To...

Tourist spot

Nikko, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most popular day-trip and overnight destinations from Tokyo. Fam...

Trip

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

Nikko