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Japan has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and holds the world record for the deepest ever snow cover, so it’s no wonder that snowboarding and skiing holidays in Japan are only growing in popularity. Japan’s ski resorts combine powder snow, mountain scenery, and hot spring towns. You can spend a...
Valentine’s Day in Japan is celebrated a little differently than in many Western countries. Traditionally, women give chocolates to romantic partners, friends, and colleagues on February 14, with different types of chocolate carrying different meanings. While chocolate remains central to the ce...
People throughout the world are familiar Japan’s famous cherry blossoms. They’re celebrated in festivals in Japan and abroad and have become one of the country’s best-known seasonal sights. Before the cherry blossoms emerge, however, plum blossoms appear across Japan. Mid-February marks the...
Japan’s national holidays are unique occasions that visitors, as well as locals, can enjoy. However, they can also be some of the busiest times of the year, so you should expect extra crowds on public transport and higher accommodation prices. Events such as the Obon Festival, the cherry bloss...
The JR Pass is not just a ticket to seamless travel across Japan’s extensive rail network. It’s also a passport to a range of benefits and deals at tourist attractions across Japan, including discounts for children. From historical sites in Hokkaido to cultural landmarks in Eastern Japan, you...
Welcome to the Sapporo Snow Festival, called Sapporo Yuki Matsuri in Japanese. Held each February in Sapporo, the festival features large snow and ice sculptures, illuminations, food stalls, and winter activities across several venues. The 2027 Sapporo Snow Festival will take place f...
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