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Current date: 2025-12-26 (JST) What is the Forecast? Japan’s weather over the New Year holiday period is expected to feature a significant temperature drop and potential snow, particularly after January 1st. 1 While the last few days of December may be relatively mild, the weather pattern is forecast to shift to a stronger winter setup as the new year begins. This change could affect travel plans during one of the busiest times of the year. Why This Matters for Travelers

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Current date: 2025-12-29 (JST) Nabegataki Falls is not one of Japan’s largest or tallest waterfalls. Instead, its appeal is more subtle. Located in Oguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, this wide, curtain-like cascade offers a rare opportunity: the chance to walk behind the sheet of falling water. The space behind the falls is a shallow cavern, created by the erosion of a softer layer of rock beneath a harder, lava-formed shelf. This geological feature allows you to experience the waterfall from a

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Golden Week Japan 2026: What’s Open, Closed & How to Survive

Golden Week is one of only three periods each year — alongside New Year and Obon — when much of Japan goes on vacation at the same time. If you’re planning a trip to Japan in late April or early May 2026, you’re about to step into the country’s biggest national holiday. I’ve navigated Golden Week crowds more times than I can count, and I can tell you that with the right strategy, it’s entirely possible to have an amazing

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