While the typical illumination event in Japan is held in the winter, Ina usually has a special illumination event in the summer for everyone to enjoy.

I remember it was a one-degree night when my friends and I went to Arashiyama. It was winter time and they held a light illumination. We were curious to see it, even the cold weather would not stop us...

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.

Winter is beautiful and to enjoy it you need to beat the winter blues. Here are some great tips for making the best of Japan in winter.

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

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

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?

Winter means light illumination is everywhere! As this is my first winter, I am excited to see how winter illumination in Japan is. The first light illumination that I decided to visit was Nabana no Sato. Located at the island of Nagashima in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, this location is actually a flower park that illuminated from mid-November to early May.

This Winter, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki has secured the title of the Brightest Place in Japan. Upgraded in scale and subsequent extravaganza, the staggering 13 million light bulbs used to create the Kingdom of Light carries forth the aim to yet again create the world’s greatest illuminations.

I live on Okinawa and the temperatures at Christmas and New Years are quite nice. We do not have snow here but Okinawa joins the world in decorating festive during this season. So if you are up to a quick holiday trip into the warm south but still don't want to miss out on your Christmas' and New Year's traditions, you might like visiting these hotels around the island!

Winter is coming, and the city gets ready for a welcoming celebration gala for the new year. Lights are taking the night, inviting the winter holidays' spirit to come in and stay for a while.