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New Year Posts

Top Picks for Kyoto Winter Illuminations 2021–22

November 11th, 2021 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!

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Hatsumode: Your First Shrine or Temple Visit of the Year

December 26th, 2019 | Tiffany

Six suggestions for a special start to 2020.

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December 2019: Top Events Around Japan

November 27th, 2018 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!

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