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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

Each winter, Roppongi transforms into one of Tokyo’s most elegant and magical nighttime destinations. Known for its mode...

DecemberEvent / FestivalSeasonWinter

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

Ueno

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

CultureDecemberSeasonWinter

When exploring Tokyo for the first time, one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to see the city is by joining a Hato...

Trip

Among all the historic sights in Kamakura, the Great Buddha of Kamakura, located at Kōtoku-in Temple, stands as one of J...

Kamakura

If you are fascinated by Japanese culture and history, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura is a must-visit destination during y...

NikkoTheme parksTourist spot

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

Tourist spot

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

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

Tourist spot