The One about Christmas Hills 2024 (Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills, Omotesando Hills, ARK Hills) comes together for Christmas

At “CHRISTMAS HILLS 2024” – Including Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills, Toranomon Hills, Omotesando Hills, ARK Hills will come together to celebrate Christmas. Beautiful decorations and heartwarming events will be spread throughout the Hills to add color to the season. This Christmas, Enjoy a memorable time Read More …

Futako Tamagawa Rise Christmas 2024 – Blooming Lights (November 12th – December 25) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

Futako Tamagawa Rise, a commercial complex directly connected to Futako Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line and Oimachi Line, will be celebrating the “Blooming Lights” which will begin on Friday, November 12, 2024. This year’s Christmas theme is “Blooming Lights,” and the space will Read More …

Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2024 (November 14-December 25, 2024) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

One of the largest outdoor and indoor holiday events to see in Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2024 will kick off on November 14th through December 25th. Approximately 240,000 soap bubble illuminations will be displayed, expressing a fantastical snowy world. Snow gradually begins to fall from Read More …

The One about Tokyo Snow Dome City (November 18 – February 28, 2024) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

Tokyo Dome City’s illumination event starts on November 18th through February 28th. The event will be called “Tokyo Snow Dome City”! Mon. November 18, 2024 -Fri., February 28, 2025 LIGHT UP 17:00 – 24:00 ​The production and experience times for some areas may vary depending Read More …

The One about Yebisu Illumination & Christmas Marche kicks off on November 9th (Ebisu in Shibuya, Tokyo) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Yebisu Garden Place, a special illumination will be held once every 30 minutes on the promenade leading to the 10-meter-long Christmas tree and chandelier. In addition, the Christmas Marche, which was held only at Clock Square Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya – Hibiya Area Illumination to kick off on November 14th-February 28 | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

A tree representing the vast ocean from the movie has been introduced Illuminations inspired by the world of the Disney animated film “Moana 2” will be displayed at the main venue, Hibiya Step Square. Blue-based lights and ornaments that evoke the vast ocean that appears Read More …

The One about WHITE KITTE to kick off on November 20th (Marunouchi, Tokyo) | Japanese Christmas Illumination 2024

The concept of this year’s “WHITE KITTE” is “Heart, Wrapping, Christmas”. The main tree, “Breeze Tree,” will be made of a real fir tree and is about 13.5 meters long. It will shine brilliantly with about 30,000 LED bulbs. Also, covering the tree will be Read More …

The One about the Maeda Crawler Crane CC1485

In Japan, seeing certain working vehicles captures my attention. While I was in Itabashi, Tokyo, this big yellow hulking machinery caught my eye. It’s the Maeda Crawler Crane CC1485 (which has now been upgraded to CC1485SA-2 Stage V) from Maeda Seisakusho Co., Ltd., a company Read More …

The One about Mister Donut in Japan kicking off the Cherry Blossom 2024 season with Sakura Mochitto Donuts

For those who have been to Japan during the cherry blossom season knows that Mister Donut is one of the cool places to visit for its sakura-inspired offerings. Mister Donut, operated by Duskin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), will be selling all four Read More …

TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about Finding the best travel deals on Klook and Rakuten Travel Experiences (Updated for 2024)

For those who are planning to travel to somewhere around the world, especially in Japan and there are various theme parks, museums and attractions that you have your itinerary, about a month before you leave, I highly recommend going to Klook or Rakuten Travel Experiences Read More …

The One about Kabukicho wanting to change its image through cosplay and bowling

Humax Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku) will hold a “Kabukicho Red Carpet” at the “Shinjuku Copa Bowl” in Kabukicho, Shinjuku on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This is a large-scale cosplay event in which performers from a variety of backgrounds, including active cosplayers, gravure idols, idols, Read More …

The One about why has tourism to Kawagoe, Saitama doubled? The area is experiencing record high tourism

Not far from Tokyo is a location that retains its Edo style. From the various shops and buildings, and even the local Starbucks, Kawagoe is known for it and is called “Little Edo”. And the fact that people don’t have to travel hours away to Read More …

The One about Miami Garden (a Tokyo-based restaurant chain which serves pasta dishes and pizza)

In Japan, there is a popular chain of Italian restaurants known as Miami Garden. The name is derived from an “Italian meal with the wind of Miami”. In Japan, you will come across numerous Italian restaurants and for this one, what makes them popular is Read More …