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🎄 Recommended Japanese Christmas Events for Visitors Japan celebrates Christmas primarily as a romantic and commercial event, distinct from the religious holiday observed in many Western countries. The focus is on beautiful illuminations and festive markets. 1. ✨ Spectacular Winter Illuminations  These are the biggest draw and are usually free to view. They start in mid-to-late November and run through Christmas and into the New Year. Event / Area Location (Tokyo) Appeal to Tourists Midtown Christmas Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi Features a main "Starlight Garden" illumination with thousands of LEDs that often change color and pattern in time with music. It's...

Street kart tours you see in Tokyo, often featuring costumes that resemble characters from popular video games, are a massive draw for foreign tourists.   🏎️ Street Karting in Tokyo: The Real-Life Mario Experience                                                                       1. 📝 Overview of the Activity (概要) These street kart tours are offered by various private companies (though they are not affiliated with Nintendo or Mario Kart). They allow tourists to...

🍢 Oden: A Guide to Japan's Cozy Winter Comfort Food Oden is a traditional Japanese stew, best enjoyed in the cooler months. It consists of various ingredients slow-simmered in a light, savory, soy-flavored broth called dashi. It’s warm, savory, and deeply satisfying. 1. 🍲 Oden Overview  Feature Description What is it? A Japanese hot pot or stew where various ingredients are slowly simmered in a light, soy-based, savory dashi broth. Flavor Profile Umami-rich and savory, but light and delicate. The long simmering time allows the dashi flavor to deeply penetrate the ingredients. When to Eat Primarily enjoyed during autumn and...

🍣 Sushi Etiquette & Menu Guide for tourist 1. Essential Sushi Manners  Sushi is an art form, and following a few simple rules enhances the experience for both you and the chef (Itamae). Aspect Etiquette Rule Explanation Using Soy Sauce (Shoyu) Dip the Neta (Topping), not the Shari (Rice). Dipping the rice causes it to absorb too much soy sauce, making the flavor overpowering and the shari fall apart. Dip fish-side down. Hands vs. Chopsticks Both are acceptable. It is perfectly fine (and traditionally correct) to eat nigiri sushi with your fingers. Use chopsticks for sashimi or gunkan (battleship rolls)....

🍁 Top Autumn Foliage Spots in Japan for Travelers 2025 Japanese autumn runs roughly from September (in the north/high mountains) to early December (in the south/major cities). The peak season for Tokyo and Kyoto is generally mid-November to early December.                                                                   1. The Classic & Iconic Views (Kansai & Fuji Area) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Location Region Best Time (Approx.) Why It’s a Must-See Kyoto (e.g., Tofukuji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama) Kansai...