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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

Japan is a dream destination for anime fans, gamers, and pop-culture lovers—and this 7-day itinerary is designed to take...

Trip

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

Trip

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

Tourist spot

Komachi Street (Komachi-dōri) is one of Kamakura’s most vibrant and traveler-friendly destinations—a lively pedestrian a...

Kamakura

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

Event / FestivalTourist 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

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

Scenery

Hidden within the deep cedar forests of Tochigi Prefecture, Nikkō Tōshō-gū stands as one of Japan’s most magnificent and...

NikkoTemple / ShrineTourist spot

Ginza, Tokyo’s upscale shopping and entertainment district, is renowned for its luxury boutiques, stylish cafés, and sop...

Tourist spot