Culture Winter in Tokyo: Illuminations, Christmas and New Year
Tokyo in winter: weather, the Marunouchi illuminations, Christmas, hatsumode shrine visits, the New Year greeting at the Imperial Palace and New Year closures.
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Culture Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo: When and Where to See Them
When and where to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo: Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, Chidorigafuchi, the Meguro River and Sumida Park, plus hanami manners and tips.
Culture Autumn Leaves in Tokyo: When and Where to See Them
When and where to see autumn leaves in Tokyo: usual peak dates for 13 places, 2026 night viewing, the Jingu Gaien ginkgo avenue and day trips.
Culture Onsen and Sento Etiquette: How to Use a Japanese Bath
How to use a Japanese public bath or hot spring, step by step: washing first, towels and hair, no swimsuits or photos, tattoos, private baths and the difference between sento and onsen.
Culture Shrine and Temple Etiquette in Tokyo: How to Visit and Pray
How to visit shrines and temples in Tokyo: the difference between them, purifying your hands and mouth, how to pray (two bows, two claps, one bow), incense, photos, shoes, and charms, fortunes and stamps.