Ao no Dokutsu: Blue Cave Shibuya Illumination 2018
The Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu, meaning the ‘Shibuya Blue Cave,’ is the closest and most spectacular winter illuminations near Shibuya Station. The event started in …
Japan in winter
15 Top Places to see Christmas lights in Tokyo 2018-19
Are you looking for places to see Christmas lights in Tokyo? Well, you’re in luck because the Japanese are all on board with it, and …
Tokyo Christmas Market 2018: Tokyo’s Answer to a European Christmas
If you’re looking for a European Christmas market in Tokyo to put you in the mood for the holidays, then the Tokyo Christmas Market in …
11 easy ways to stay warm on your trip to Japan in winter
Staying warm in Japan in winter can be a challenge. The country’s chilly winters often take people by surprise and subsequently leave them unprepared. Temperatures …
Japanese New Year Customs – everything you need to know
New Year or Oshōgatsu (お正月) is the most important holiday of the year for the Japanese. It’s a family holiday that is steeped in long tradition …
New Year lucky bags in Japan, how to get the best
New Year is a particularly auspicious holiday period in Japan and despite having to pay attention to changes in attraction/shop schedules, it’s a very interesting …