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Great Winter Food in Kansai

Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Japan can get pretty chilly during the winter months. Fortunately, the country excels when it comes to hearty winter meals....[ Click to read more ]

Winter Fun in Tokyo at Yomiuri Land

Nov 29, 2022 By Michael Stigall

With the famous Disney Resort a relatively short ride from Tokyo Station, it is easy to forget that Tokyo actually...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Christmas Markets

Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside...[ Click to read more ]

The Toy Stores of Tokyo

Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially into the Christmas season. For most of us in the Capital with children,...[ Click to read more ]

Traditional Japanese New Years’ Foods – Osechi Ryori

Nov 24, 2022 By Ray Proper

Osechi-ryōri are traditional Japanese foods eaten at the start of the new year.  The osechi tradition has been alive in...[ Click to read more ]

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Japanese New Years’ Traditions

Nov 24, 2022 By Jason Gatewood

New Year is the main holiday of the year in Japan, and the country shuts down for several days as...[ Click to read more ]

Winter Illumination in Nagoya 2022

Nov 23, 2022 By Ray Proper

Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day, for the most part. The most exciting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]

Holiday Dining Options in Nagoya 2022

Nov 21, 2022 By Ray Proper

Nagoya has excellent local cuisine, and numerous wonderful options are available at any time of year. However, during the holidays,...[ Click to read more ]

Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper & Lights in Hiroshima

Nov 20, 2022 By Admin

With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts turn to presents and brightening up the home with a few decorations. If you haven't...[ Click to read more ]

Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper & Lights in Kobe

Nov 20, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts turn to presents and brightening up the home with a few decorations. If you haven't...[ Click to read more ]