A Primer on Christmas in Japan
From KFC and Christmas cakes to illumination and impending 'o-shogatsu,' YouTuber Mimei will walk you through the keys to the season.
6 Awesome Things to See & Do in Chichibu
Chichibu is located in western Saitama, just 90 minutes from central Tokyo. A popular tourist destination full of temples and shrines, it's known as a spot for delicious food and sightseeing.
Tokyo Midtown Illumination in 4K Video
Completed in 2007, Tokyo Midtown is a colossal urban center in Roppongi that includes a residential section, business offices, a huge shopping mall, a luxury hotel and other leisure areas.
Tokyo Dome City’s 'Love Christmas'
Tokyo's downtown amusement park features loads of romantic Christmas activities this holiday season!
6 Most-Visited New Year's Shrines & Temples
Check out these statistics to find out which temple or shrine has the largest number of attendees during New Year's—and maybe find out the spots to avoid!
5 Must-Visit Hokkaido Spots During Christmas
Whenever we talk about Christmas in Japan, most of us immediately imagine a snowy image and naturally associate it with Hokkaido.
Hike the Yoro Valley
Chiba Prefecture's Yoro Valley (or Yoro Keikoku) offers rivers, waterfalls, seasonal vistas and even a black-water onsen!
We Wish You a Cosplay Christmas
Following the first truly mass-scale success of Halloween in Shibuya in 2014, a number of revelers decided to carry on the cosplay tradition at Christmas.
6 Great Tokyo Light-Up Spots
Tokyo is ready for its annual end-of-year illumination—but are you?
Being Santa Claus in Japan
I never once had to don a Santa suit while living in the U.S. But since I’ve been here in Japan, every single year, without fail, something comes up where I always end up in a Santa suit.
Netizen Poll: An Ideal Couples' Christmas
With Christmas a time for romance in Japan, what do Japanese netizens put at the top of the list for seasonal activities?
USJ's Christmas Parade
This year's Christmas parade at Universal Studios Japan features 200 little children dressed as Santa and the Minions.
New Year's at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple!
Texan in Tokyo takes you on a traditional Japanese New Year's journey!
9 Weird Japanese Christmas Trees
Tired of the tinsel? Are ornaments too ordinary? How about decorating your tree with some of these unique ornaments?
Tokyo's Top Christmas Markets
Grab a glass of hot wine and find some unique gifts—and unforgettable experiences—at Tokyo's top Christmas markets!
Top 6 Flower Spots in Saitama
Saitama is one of the best spots in Japan to experience the nation's stunning flower parks and botanical gardens.
5 Cool Things to Do in Saitama
From forest adventures to illuminated walls of ice, there's plenty to see and do.
Japan's 5 Most Elegant Christmas Trees
Grab some hot cider and head out the door to view these classy Christmas trees.
