Tag: Visit Japan
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Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2021
Otaru Snow Light Path Festival (Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi) is the iconic winter event in Otaru city that usually held during the harsh winter month of February. It has a special atmosphere which is quite distinctive than the legendary Sapporo Snow Festival has. One thing is very similar between these […]
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Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival 2021 | Visit Aomori
Aomori in winter is spectacular. If you are planning to visit the prefecture in the winter, you should experience the Hirosaki castle snow lantern festival. Celebrated for 4 days, the festival is held every year in early February. The festival is also known as Hirosaki castle yuki-doro festival – so […]
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What to Wear During Winter in Hokkaido
How to dress right and enjoy the winter in Hokkaido? It gets very cold there in the winter months (December – February). It does not mean people there stay inside their houses and watch TV all day long till they get to sleep at night. Rather, they prepare themselves to […]
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Tokamachi Snow Festival 2021 | Visit Niigata
Every year Tokamachi snow festival (Tokamachi yuki matsuri) is celebrated over the third weekend of February. It lasts for three days that is considered the first ever snow festival that was held in Japan in 1950. In 2021, the festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. This winter festival is […]
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Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival 2021 | Visit Akita
Yokote kamakura festival has been celebrated by locals of Akita for more than 400 years. This is a famous winter tradition of Akita prefecture, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The festival is held every year on February 15 and 16 in the city of Yokote, located in southeastern part […]
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The Snow Monsters of Mount Zao | Visit Yamagata
Ever thought of visiting a place like Mount Zao before? This post reveals one of its stunning highlights that you can only experience in the winter. To get the most out of your Japan holiday this winter, you should visit renowned mountain. The words “Snow Monsters” might create some fear […]
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Japanese Gardens – History, Types, Elements, and More
Traditional Japanese garden is considered one of the most important elements of Japanese art. Each type of traditional gardens has their own style of beauty. In Japan, visiting a traditional Japanese garden is a must-do activity along with exploring Castles, Museums, Temples and Shrines. There is a list of historic […]
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10 Useful Packing Tips for a Trip to Japan
How to pack for a trip to Japan? It is one of the most commonly asked questions by many potential Japan visitors. A tourist from Singapore has asked me this and I sent her a long email describing everything else. A few years ago, before my India trip I was […]
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10 Best Fall Foods to Eat in Japan
Winter is about to roll around but as it is autumn in Japan now, I better introduce you 10 best traditional Japanese autumn foods that you could try. At this time of year, people go outside and enjoy the views of stunning autumn leaves at different fall foliage spots across […]
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Best Scenic Byways in Hokkaido
Hokkaido’s top six scenic byways (drives) are getting through its golden era. Nowadays, many visitors of Hokkaido are more tend to have a leisurely trip. That means they start feeling sick of rushing or hurrying trips that they take somewhere in Hokkaido. They just don’t wish to see popular destinations […]