Click on Tell me more to read about the event, then use the search term plus the year to find out exact dates and times for when you’re traveling
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Autumn Leaf Season
Autumn really leaves come into their glory during the month of December, with Japanese maples and ginkgo trees paving the ground with golden leaves. Here’s where to see the best autumn leaves in Tokyo and the best autumn leaves lit up at night.
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Winter Illuminations
Tokyo continues to light up the night with holiday illuminations that continue at least until Dec 25, and often into the new year. Here’s where to see the best winter illuminations in Tokyo
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Setagaya Boroichi Flea Market
From wooden molds to antique kimonos, the Setagaya Boroichi flea market’s got you covered, and at unbelievably reasonable prices. You’ll definitely find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! This grand sale that covers many square blocks happens twice a year, on December 15-16 and January 25-26.
Search terms: Setagaya Boroichi
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Xmas in Japan
Nothing is weirder than Xmas in Japan. From Sexy Santa to Christmas hats from hell to various acts of Santa costume blasphemy, the month of December is an excellent time to experience the holiday like nowhere else in the world.
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Midnight Fox Parade
One of the most charming (and photogenic) new year’s eve traditions in Tokyo happens in the Oji neighborhood—the fox parade! Participants and spectators alike dress up like foxes before the parade begins at midnight to usher in the new year.
Search terms: oji fox parade
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New Year’s Eve
Celebrating New Year’s in Japan is a three-day affair, and it starts on New Year’s Eve with a traditional temple visit. It’s the one time of year you can be sure to see the great temple bells being rung with those big suspended logs! The resident priests do it 108 times in the hours before midnight to banish the 108 Buddhist sins.
Search terms: Japanese new year Tokyo
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
Jonelle Patrick writes about Japan 