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Celebrating Thanksgiving in Tokyo
Did you know there's a Thanksgiving Day in Japan, too? It's a little different than the one in November many Americans are used to. In Japan, it's Labor Thanksgiving Day ( Kinrō Kansha no Hi or 勤労感謝の日).
As the name implies, Labor Thanksgiving Day is a day to celebrate and be thankful for the hard work of those all over Japan. It began as a harvest festival as far back as 585 BC, but following World War II and the establishment of the new Japanese Constitution, it became a holiday to commemorate new rights for the Japanese people. This year, Labor Thanksgiving is on a Monday, so we'...
2020 is coming to a close and to say it's been an unusual year would be putting it very mildly! The novel coronavirus upended plans and created a lot of (reasonable!) fear and uncertainty. As the situation has thankfully improved in Japan, the government is offering a promotion for domestic entertainment and travel - to make it easier financially and to encourage those of us who can't easily leave Japan right now to explore locally instead!
The GoTo campaign is a government subsidy program that reimburses, either through point-of-sale discounts or vouchers, up to 50 percent of your...
Tokyo in the Fall: Fun for the Whole Family
It's officially been Fall for more than a month, but now that the weather has cooled and the leaves are beginning to change, it finally feels like it! It's the perfect time of year in Tokyo to enjoy sunny skies, comfortable temperatures and colorful nature with your whole family.
Halloween is this Saturday. Culture Day is November 3 and Labor Thanksgiving is November 23. Though these holidays will look different this year than years past, they're still opportunities to get out of the...
Celebrating Halloween in Tokyo 2020
As with the rest of 2020, Halloween in Tokyo will look a little different this year. Coronavirus precautions mean that many traditional festivities and parades have been canceled or reimagined. But that doesn’t mean your family won’t be able to celebrate!
In addition to several events that are still happening (responsibly), your family has plenty of options for enjoying Halloween at home. We’ve rounded up all you need to know to have a fun Halloween in Tokyo; check it out below!
Halloween Events & Activities in TokyoThere are still a few opportunities...
Last week, we shared insight into what bullying in Japan might look like, and who it's most likely to affect. This week, we're sharing our experts' thoughts on what parents might be able to do about it!
What Parents Can DoFirst and foremost, parents should always be conscious of their own behavior. Kids are like sponges; they take in everything around them and replicate what they see. Consider how you talk about and handle the conflicts in your life; would...