Seasonal

Food & Drinks

7 Popular Fruits in Japan: Places and Timing To Enjoy Them

The ridiculously expensive square melon or the juicy, ping pong ball sized grapes- here's an overview of the most popular fruits and their respective seasons.
Hokkaido

Sapporo Snow Festival 2024 – All You Need to Know!

The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most popular, free, annual events in Japan. It is held every February, and attracts over 2 million people every year. The venue, Sapporo, is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture which receives large amounts of snowfall during the winter season. The popular festival started off in 1950 when high school students built a few snow statues. Since then, it has grown into a annual, one week long festival, which attracts visitor from all over the world. Attending seasonal events will help you understand the impressive changes and features of each season in Japan while interacting with locals as well. Here is the ultimate guide to Sapporo Snow Festival which allows you to make the most of your winter time in Japan!
Seasonal Events

Best Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2024

Each year, Tokyo is hosting several German-style Christmas markets and bazaars, here you'll find an overview of the best, most Christmassy market to get in the festive mood!
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Japanese ‘Kamakura’ Snow Hut Festivals 2024

During winter, Japan boasts amazing snow festivals and kamakura (snow huts) festival is one of them. Visit the snowy area for the breathtaking view and unique experience!
Seasonal Events

11 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Tokyo 2023

The most fun, beautiful, and healthy activities in autumn is going out to enjoy “color change of leaves,” koyo in Japanese. We’ve carefully selected some special spots around Tokyo.
Seasonal Events

The Best Autumn Activities in and around Tokyo

In Japan, people say “autumn for appetite”, “autumn for art”, “autumn for reading”, and “autumn for sport and leisure.” It seems like almost everything is good in autumn. What would you like to try this year? Below is a number of the best spots in each category.
Events

How to Celebrate Halloween in Japan

Halloween in Japan is celebrated a little different than in other countries, the costumes and parties play a big part, but there is no trick or treating and many other Halloween tradition are not cared about. In Japan, Halloween is more celebrated among the adults that like to dress up and party. Many stores, will offer limited seasonal editions of their goods and colourful decorations. In this article, we will help you understand how you can enjoy Halloween in Japan!
Japan

20 Places to See Autumn Leaves in Japan 2024

Autumn season is coming and it's time to enjoy the autumn colors around Japan! Let's start planning where to go, here are the list of the best places for autumn color viewing in Japan.
Hokkaido

15 Amazing Things To Do in Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the second largest and northernmost island in Japan. The prefecture is especially famous for rich nature including beautiful lakes, flower fields, and six (!) national parks to explore. In summer, many people try to escape the heath by making their way up north and enjoying the mountainous area. In winter there is no shortage of the famous of the amazing Japanese powder snow, that cover some of the best ski slopes in the world. Combine this with delicious local food including amazingly fresh prepared seafood and fruits like the Yubari melon, and you have no reason not to Hokkaido anymore.
Experiences

30 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots In Japan 2025

The Sakura blossom is a beautiful phenomenon and a very popular time to visit Japan. Would you like to enjoy Sakura, cherry blossom in Japan? In this article we introduced the best places and time to see cherry blossom around Japan!
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