Capture Japan’s gorgeous winter illuminations with these camera tips
If you happen to be in Japan during the winter months, one of the visual delights of the season is the winter illuminations. In recent…
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Winter illuminations: Enjoy the beautiful light shows around Tokyo
Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…
The famous wisteria of Ashikaga Flower Park bloom early in time for spectacular festival
While springtime in Japan is often celebrated as a time to admire cherry blossoms, it would be remiss to not take in the gorgeous splendor…
Squeeze one last winter illumination in with Huis Ten Bosches “City of Silver”
With the first apricot and plum blossoms starting to bloom it is obvious that spring is fast approaching; and whilst that means we will soon…
Matsumoto Illuminations shine a winter limelight onto the Ice Carving Festival of 2022
A collaboration with Matsumoto City Illuminations means that the return of the Matsumoto Ice Carving Festival (after a break in 2021 due to the effects…
teamLab works their magic at Mito’s Ume Matsuri 2021
Japan’s spring season is famous for the blooming of cherry blossoms throughout the country from around mid-march, but if you’re in Japan you would have…
Tokyo’s Little Twin Stars Christmas wonderland takes over Shinjuku with pastel festive magic
Last month, the bustling district of Shinjuku announced that their Christmas illuminations this year is to have a special theme. Each year’s display around Shinjuku…
Little Twin Stars’ pastel magic to take over Shinjuku’s Christmas with cute sweets and giant Sanrio tree
Every winter, Tokyo’s various districts battle it out to see who can put on the most elaborate illuminations and bustling Shinjuku is no exception. The…
Pokemon illuminations light up Japanese resort with giant Pikachu and more for the Holiday season
Winter in Japan means illuminations. Lots and lots of beautiful illuminations which turn any old location into an instant romance spot as soon as the…
Chiba Travel: Tokyo Doitsu Mura Winter Illumination 2019-2020
Tokyo’s Country Farm German Village, also known as Tokyo Doitsu Mura (東京ドイツ村) situated in Chiba Prefecture is here again with its 14th edition of Winter…
teamLab to Take on Christmas Trees with Their Signature Interactive Digital Art Style in Tokyo
The ever popular teamLab’s permanent museum Borderless, filled with wondrous digital art installations, is located in the waterside area of Odaiba in Tokyo. While art…
Tokyo’s Disney Princess Themed Illuminations Feature Frozen and Tangled This Christmas
For Tokyo’s various districts, Christmas isn’t about presents or goodwill to all men. It’s a full-on battle to put on the most elaborate LED light…
Tokyo Winter Illuminations Guide 2018: For a Sparkling Japanese Christmas
Although Japan doesn’t strictly celebrate Christmas, come winter it’s become a steadfast tradition for various districts of Tokyo to furiously attempt to outdo each other,…
Overwhelmed by Tourists Japan’s Winter Wonderland Shirakawa-go Goes Reservation Only
Shirakawa-Go, a mountain settlement in Gifu prefecture, was once considered an unexplored region. The treacherous mountains and snowfall restricted outside interaction, preserving the unique cultural…
See the Charming Odawara Castle by Taking an Easy Day Trip From Tokyo
Taking a day trip out of Tokyo can be a great chance to experience a more peaceful and historic side to Japanese life. Odawara Castle…