Valentine’s Day, The Japanese Way
Valentine’s Day is mostly all about the romance and men trying to sweep that special lady off their feet, giving them flowers, chocolates, jewelry, etc. Whereas, it’s a little bit different in Japan. It’s difficult for most Japanese, in general, to outright express their true feelings, so this holiday is a chance to show their […]
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Shopping for Valentine Chocolates in Tokyo
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means there are Valentine’s Day chocolate shopping events at department stores in Tokyo. Of course they sell normal chocolates, but they also sell cute ones, or very “Japanese” ones that would make great gifts. Below are two department stores holding Valentine’s Day events and some of the interesting chocolates that […]
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New Year in Tokyo
New Year’s Holiday is by far the most important holiday of Japan. Traditionally people go back to their family home and spend holiday season as a family. In Tokyo many people went back home for the holiday season, so many shops will be closed or operated on unusual schedule. For the temples and shrines they […]
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Five Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Everything is different time schedule in new year week. So it is difficult to enjoy it. Here is the tips how to spend new year week. Time surely flies… Have you decided on what to do on the last day of the year? Most Japanese return to their hometowns over the New Year break and […]
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Christmas Illumination in Tokyo
Christmas illumination is one of the greatest attractions in Tokyo, as extensive amounts of money are invested into these tens of thousands of light bulbs that glow in various colors, producing a truly mystical and surreal scenery. Illumination is not spared from the Japanese creativity and innovation too, as you see light bulbs stringed up […]
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Tokyo Sky Tree Christmas Illumination
Everyone knows that Christmas is on the 25th of December (except in countries like Russia), but in Japan, once Halloween is over, the entire country switches into the Christmas mood! After the October 31st, Halloween decorations and pumpkins are cleared out and department stores and supermarkets bring our their Christmas decorations, and before you know […]
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