Winter
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This Season’s Must-Try Winter Konbini Snacks
Just as they do every year, konbini across the country have begun stocking season-limited items. Here are a few we’ve managed to find this year!
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Western-Style Osechi You Cannot Miss In 2021
Recently, people have begun reimaging the Japanese tradition of osechi ryouri. Let’s have a look at some of the osechi you can find in Japan this year!
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3 Easy Japanese Winter Recipes: Mochi Edition
Mochi is the main star of many Japanese New Year recipes. This winter, why not try one of these delicious mochi-based New Year recipes!
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Enjoying Nabe This Winter: A Japanese Tradition
Have you heard of nabe? Nabe is a classic winter dish consisting of a wide selection of ingredients, from vegetables to various meat or fish in a broth.
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Japan Ski Resorts: A Complete Guide to Skiing in Yuzawa, Niigata
Winter has arrived! Now, it's time to pack your bags and start heading to the nearest ski resorts to make the most out of the winter season.
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Christmas in Japan: Japanese Traditional Ways to Spend Christmas
How do you celebrate Christmas in Japan? Read about the difference between Japanese and overseas traditions in our article.
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Six Instagram-Worthy Snow Photo Spots Around Japan
Already beautiful winter scenes are popping up across Japan. Here are some of our favourite photo spots across Japan and our suggestions on the best time to go!
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The Best Gluten-Free, Vegan Christmas Cake Options in Japan 2022
Here's our list of vegan Christmas cake options available from our fave vegan shops in Tokyo. Most of them are gluten-free too!
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Preparing Christmas Dinner in Japan
This year, a lot of us haven’t been able to travel home to be with family, which has made perfecting Christmas dinner this year even more important!
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Top 5 Temples and Shrines for Hatsumode: Celebrating New Year’s in Tokyo
Looking to welcome the New Year in Japan? Check out the top 5 temples and shrines to visit and partake in the Japanese New Year tradition of hatsumode.
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Zao Onsen: Get your Ski Fix in Yamagata this Winter
Zao Onsen is a small town located in Yamagata prefecture, Tohoku. In winter the area becomes really magical, popular for skiers, read on to find out why!
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11 Special Places to Spend the New Year Holiday in Japan!
New Year can be celebrated in many ways in Japan, but where will you call in 2022? Check out spectacular viewpoints, historic locations and snowy escapes!
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The Best Tokyo Christmas Market Locations For 2021
Winter is in sight! Besides enjoying precious time at home, you can also enjoy unique seasonal events. Have you ever been to a Tokyo Christmas market?
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Christmas Dinner in Tokyo 2021 Guide
In this article, we share some delicious places to eat a Christmas dinner and some information on where you can buy the ingredients to cook dinner at home.
