Getting through summers in Japan can feel like braving a furnace. Depending on your location within Japan, summer can become downright unbearable. Take Tokyo and Osaka, for instance; they're...
JAPAN BY SEASON
Japan changes dramatically with the seasons — and each offers something magical to discover. These blog posts are your complete guide to traveling Japan year-round—Japan by season.
Illuminations: An Introduction to Tokyo’s Colourful LED Light Festivals
The streets of Tokyo glimmer with millions of colourful LED lights between the months of November and February when autumn turns to winter, and the days get shorter and colder. Tokyo puts on...
Celebrating Christmas in Japan: Experience Unique Japanese Holiday Traditions
Japan is largely a secular country, so it's not surprising that religious Christmas traditions aren’t widely practised here. Instead, Japan has created its own unique customs and ways to celebrate...