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Holiday lights create gorgeous scenes all over the country. Enjoy many christmas sights in December in Japan.

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Holiday Illuminations in Japan

Monday December 14, 2009
Christmas Lights in MarunouchiJapanese cities are filled with colorful illuminations in December. Christmas tree decorations are usually taken down after December 25 in Japan, but holiday illuminations can be viewed in many places. Visit a illumination event near you.

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  • Japanese Oseibo Gifts

    Friday December 11, 2009
    Oseibo Gifts Photo by Shizuko MIshimaJapanese gift-giving at the end of the year is called oseibo which is not the same as Chrismas gifts. Most of gifts are between 2,000 yen and 5,000 yen, and many people choose food gifts for oseibo. Japanese Department stores offer a wide variety of oseibo items in December, so it might be fun to look at the selections of gifts at the stores.

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    Japan Domestic Air Travel

    Wednesday December 9, 2009
    Haneda Airport Observatory Photo by Shizuko Mishima Are you getting around Japan by plane? Japanese airlines have begun tightening carry-on baggage regulations for domestic flight this month. The size of your carry-on baggage is measured at security check points, so make sure your carry-on baggage fits within the new size limit in advance. To carry oversized baggage on board with you, you are required to pay extra fee.

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    Tsukiji Market

    Monday December 7, 2009
    Tokyo Tsukiji Market Sushi Restaurants The Tsukiji Market in Tokyo is Japan's largest wholesale market. There are hundreds of small shops in the inner market (Jonai-shijo) and the outer market (Jogai-shijo) where you can eat or buy delicious seafood, sushi, and lots more. Tsukiji is a place to go for good breakfast or lunch. Please note that the tuna auctions at the Tsukiji fish market are off-limits to visitors from December 10, 2009 to January 23, 2010 for safety reasons since it's the market's busiest time of the year. The tuna auction area reopens on January 25, 2010, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan government.

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