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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

Kamakura is known for its temples, shrines, and rich history, but many travelers are pleasantly surprised to discover th...

KamakuraNature

Nestled in the scenic hills of Kamakura, Hasedera invites travelers into a serene world of Buddhist art, lush gardens, a...

KamakuraTemple / Shrine

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

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

Scenery

Asakusa is known for its traditional charm—narrow streets lined with old-fashioned shops, the majestic Sensō-ji Temple, ...

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

Kamakura

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

NikkoTemple / ShrineTourist spot

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

DecemberEvent / FestivalSeasonWinter

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

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