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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

For travelers who want to experience Japan’s cultural heart, delicious food, and relaxed urban energy, the Kansai region...

Trip

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

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

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

Trip

Just a short ride from Kamakura, Enoshima and the iconic Enoden railway offer one of Japan’s most scenic coastal escapes...

Kamakura

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

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

Temple / Shrine

Among Tokyo’s many vibrant districts, Odaiba stands out as a unique blend of futuristic architecture, leisure attraction...

Tourist spot