Christmas in Kumamoto
Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus
As we fast approach the holiday season, here are a few ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although it’s not an official...[ 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 to this trip was experiencing the Christmas Markets that pop...[ 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, it is time to get busy shopping for presents. While...[ 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 Japan since the Heian Era (starting in 794). The foods...[ Click to read more ]
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 people take time off to spend time with their families...[ 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 and holiday season in Japan is that all traces of...[ 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, you may need some hints on where to get your...[ 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 already got your shopping for the season planned out, here...[ 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 already got your shopping for the season planned out, here...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper, and Lights in Nagoya
Nov 09, 2022 By Ray Proper
Holidays in Japan are bright and colorful affairs, and Nagoya is no exception to this rule. If you are looking for decorations, lights, or other holiday materials there are a few...[ Click to read more ]
