With its unique mix of vibrant festivals, dazzling illuminations ... As late December overlaps with Japan's New Year holidays, a peak travel period, transportation and accommodations can become ...

Cultural Significance of Fireworks In many countries, fireworks are used in celebrations from New Year’s Eve to important national holidays. Although this is also true in Japan, other ways of ...

With businesses set to close this weekend for New Year's celebrations—Japan's biggest holiday—millions are expected to travel from urban centers to their hometowns.