So, as a result Christmas is, for all intents and purposes, just another regular working day here in Japan. That’s not to say that Japanese people don’t get a winter vacation. In almost all cases, they do. However, typically, the winter and New Year vacation time in Japan ordinarily doesn’t begin until December 27th or 28th and then typically runs until about January 5th.

DisneySea is a wonderful destination any time of the year, but if you find yourself in the Tokyo area during the festive season and pine for a real Christmas atmosphere, DisneySea is unrivaled.

One thing you shouldn’t miss while in Tokyo is the Winter Illumination.

If you love the season, but don't like the cold, the Ryukyu Islands invite to a mild but non-the-less eventful Christmas. Here are five things to do on Okinawa-honto this December.

Nothing quite says “Christmas in Japan” like a cutesy, over the top, almost garish light show, with an accompaniment of suitably romantic musical overtones.

Christmas is not a national holiday in Japan, and it can be quite disconcerting to head out on December 25th to find shops open and cars commuting just like any other day.

How many fireworks go off in one hour? An AMAZING amount, that's how much!

Market squares that are transformed into beautiful little villages made of wood and fairy lights, the scent of cinnamon and oranges lingering in the air as you wander around the aisles.

If you are visiting Sapporo from November — January, we do recommend taking the trip to Sapporo Factory to view the beautiful gigantic tree.

Let us take a tour of the holiday upgrade of Tokyo Disney Resort 2016!

One way to cope with this season is to find the light—literally. Why not go on Christmas Day to see the largest illumination show in Japan?

Christmas shopping can be a fun experience in Japan.