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Grab your coat and scarf, we’re headed out to see the best cold-weather scenery east Japan has to offer!
Plus, another traditional festival involves giving a very icy bath to recently wedded grooms.
With a new cake and hot apple cider joining the festivities, this is shaping up to be a delicious holiday season.
Japan-exclusive Starbucks drink will transport you to Kyoto… then Seattle, if you’re lucky.
Sample some of the best regional variations of nabe and sake in a Showa-retro space at this event perfect for the middle of winter.
Visitors to Osaka over the winter should book this special service to experience the warmth and coziness of the Japanese kotatsu with stunning views.
The kotatsu was developed under the supervision of a veterinarian and uses special Heat Loop technology to trap heat.
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