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How Do People Spend Christmas In Japan? Let’s Find Out!
Source The end of the year is approaching quickly! And it only means one thing: Christmas and New Year celebrations are coming. Perhaps in your part of the world, preparations to celebrate the festivities are already being made. Streets full of Christmas lights, gingerbread cookies in the oven, a trimmed Christmas tree standing tall… even...

TokyoTreat November 2019 Giveaway Winners Announced!
TokyoTreat's November Giveaway Winners Announced Here! (^v^) Hi TokyoTreat fam! Winners for TokyoTreat FREE BOX GIVEAWAY of November have been chosen. We got 10 names listed below, let's see if your name is on the list! Valentina C. H. Choo J. H. Arran J Jennifer G Simone B Kathryn S Valeria M Dania N Jessie...

These Plastic Food Models are so Realistic, They’ll Make Your Mouth Water!
Take a look at the picture above and take a guess: are they real or not? From weird burgers and DIY snacks to cute bread art, Japanese food culture is highly creative. And this is especially true for Japan’s highly realistic plastic food models. You can find these mouth watering fake foods, called ‘sampuru’ in...

TokyoTreat | January 2020 Theme – Cozy Winter’s Night!
Happy New Year (Well, almost)! Hey TokyoTreat fam! The year has just flown by and it's almost time for us to start celebrating the New Year or Oshōgatsu(お正月) here in Japan! New Years is an important holiday in most countries around the world, but in Japan it's probably the most important one of the year… and...

5 Best Ways to Enjoy Autumn in Japan
Before the winter comes, we should enjoy autumn to the fullest while it lasts. Japan is known for having beautiful autumn scenery that can be viewed from September through November. The leaves transform into vibrant shades of color such as red, yellow and orange. Today we'll introduce five recommended nature spots and interesting events taking...

Japanese Tea Ceremony – We’ll answer all your questions!
Although Japan is a modern country, there are still many ancient traditions practiced today. A notable one is the Japanese tea ceremony–known as sadō (茶道). This ceremony is a ritual steeped in history. Participants will discover a stylized way of preparing and drinking green tea (matcha), typically in a tea room with a tatami floor....