Things to do in Winter in Japan

An annual festival held on January 7th where daikon is given as an offering to the god Shōden. Visitors come to pray at the shrine and...

Traditionally, Daruma are purchased in the beginning of the new year, and one of the eyes is then filled in while making a wish. Once the...

Shirakawa-go is beautiful all year round, but it's the most stunning in the winter when it's completely covered in snow. About...