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Are you planning to spend the last week or two of the year in Japan? Whether you’re dreaming of romantic illuminations or wondering if you’ll actually be able to find dinner on 1st January, here is everything you need to know about navigating the holiday season in Japan. Jump to: (1) Christmas in Japan (2) New Year in Japan (3) What to see and do at Christmas and New Year in Japan (4) Travelling in Japan at Christmas and New Year: what to think about (5) Christmas and New Yea

Japanese curry is the comfort food you never knew you needed. Make some at home this winter! You, dear reader, might be sitting on that...

You've likely seen the now-iconic image of Japanese macaques—or "snow monkeys," as they're affectionately called—chilling out in a steaming onsen, looking as serene as a human on vacation. Coming face to face with these furry, red-faced locals is one of those quintessential Japan experiences that’s on just about everyone’s bucket list. But where exactly do you find them? Are they just sitting in hot springs all over Japan? And can you just walk up and say hi? Read on for our