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Winter in Tokyo never disappoints! As Christmas approaches, the entire city seems to be under a magical spell, becoming exceptionally charming. The trees along the streets are adorned with twinkling lights, shop windows display a variety of Christmas decorations, and the air is filled with the aroma of hot cocoa and roasted chestnuts. The Christmas spirit is growing stronger in every corner of Tokyo, immersing everyone in the joy of the holiday season. Here is a collection of Tokyo's Christmas markets and illumination events to check out: 1. Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market Dates: Nov 6, 2025–Dec 25, 2025, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (extended to 12:00 AM on Dec 24 and 25) Location: Tokyo Skytree Details: Features three themed photo spots: "Ornament Tree," "Elegant Tree," and "Santa Claus," along with decorations like a giant German-style Christmas cake and painted bread. The Skytree Arena on the 4th floor will host a projection mapping show with the theme "A Magical Clock of Light Weaving Hearts Together," illuminating the night sky. The fairytale-like Christmas market, surrounded by lights, offers a unique winter shopping experience. 2. Shiba Park Christmas Market Dates: Dec 5, 2025–Dec 25, 2025, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (starts at 4:00 PM on the first day) Location: At the base of Tokyo Tower Details: A 14-meter-high Christmas pyramid stands as the most dazzling landmark. A street of wooden huts is filled with the aroma of mulled wine, sausages, baked apple pie, gingerbread, and European desserts. 3. Azabudai Hills Christmas Market Dates: Nov 22, 2025–Dec 25, 2025, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM Location: Azabudai Hills Central Square Details: The site features Christmas trees with five different lighting styles, illuminating the winter night with a warm, champagne-gold glow, creating a romantic Christmas atmosphere. Various shops will also offer limited-edition Christmas desserts, hot drinks, and decorative gifts. 4. Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination Dates: Nov 17, 2025–Mar 1, 2026, specific times to be announced Location: Tokyo Dome City Details: The winter-themed light show "TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY" will feature a 6-meter-tall "House of Sweets" in the LaQua area, decorated with macarons, cookies, and chocolate. This candy house, seemingly straight out of a picture book, will also display various candies and chocolates made by pastry chefs. 5. Yomiuri Land Jewellumination Dates: Oct 23, 2025–Apr 5, 2026, 4:00 PM–8:30 PM Location: Yomiuri Land, Tokyo Details: With the theme "LIGHT is LOVE," this event combines colorful jewel-like lights with spectacular performances to create an unmissable, magical night this winter. The park features numerous photo-worthy spots, such as the 180-meter-long Jewel Promenade with its gradient-colored trees, the sparkling Jewel Stream, and the Crystal Passage, a tunnel of light inspired by jewel crystals that makes you feel like you've stepped into a fantasy world. 6. Marunouchi Illumination Dates: Nov 13, 2025–Feb 15, 2026, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM Location: Marunouchi Naka-dori Street, Tokyo Details: The entire street is lit up with its signature champagne-gold lights, creating an elegant and romantic winter night atmosphere. During the event, there will also be Christmas decorations and special themed displays, showcasing Tokyo's most iconic winter cityscape with a blend of traditional and modern light and shadow. This winter, why not experience a magical Christmas journey in Tokyo? Let these brilliant lights and joyful atmospheres brighten your winter memories. Let's welcome a new year full of hope and joy together at Tokyo's Christmas markets and illumination events

Attention Pokémon fans! The world's first permanent Pokémon theme park, "PokéPark KANTO," will officially open at Yomiuri Land in Tokyo on February 5, 2026! The theme park will recreate the habitats of over 600 Pokémon, creating a world where you can "coexist" with them, allowing all "Trainers" to truly step into the natural ecosystem of the classic Kanto region. 🌳Trainers can embark on an unforgettable journey through forests and towns inhabited by over 600 species of Pokémon! The Pokémon Forest is a vast wilderness stretching nearly 500 meters. It features diverse terrain, including hilly paths, tall grass, tunnels, rocky trails, and more. You can observe various Pokémon from Kanto and other regions running, battling, and sharing Berries. Here, you'll find some Pokémon towering high above, while others hide underground or behind the greenery. What are these Pokémon up to? Keep your eyes peeled and find your favorite Pokémon! 🎟️Ticket Information: The official PokéPark KANTO website will announce specific ticket information in the fall of 2025. Please stay tuned. 📍Address: 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo

Shibuya Sky Observation Deck crowns Shibuya Scramble Square at 229 metres, delivering Tokyo’s unrivalled 360-degree panorama. From the open-air rooftop you can gaze down on the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, pick out Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree, and—on clear days—spot the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji. A high-speed Sky Elevator whisks visitors from Level 14 to the summit, its dynamic ceiling lighting heightening the ascent. Inside, the Level 46 Sky Gallery pairs digital art with interactive installations, while the Sky Stage offers a glass-floored Sky Edge and cloud-like hammocks for cinematic sunset shots and neon-soaked nightscapes. After dark, a choreographed light show over Shibuya Crossing illuminates the sky every 30 minutes, setting a romantic mood. Day or night, Shibuya Sky lets you stand at the beating heart of Tokyo and feel its pulse from a breathtaking new angle.

Purchase from November 13, 2025 to March 31, 2026 for park entry between January 13 and March 31, 2026. The limited-time "1-Day Park Hopper Passport" lets you experience both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in one go! Choose one park to explore in-depth before 11:00 AM, and after 11:00 AM, you can freely hop between both parks without any restrictions. Whether you want to take a photo with Mickey, experience thrilling rides, or savor limited-edition treats, you can do it all in one day. Don't miss out on seasonal spring events, romantic decorations, and spectacular parades—you'll have to wait another year if you do! Plan your dream two-park trip now and double your fun in a single day

Hogwarts in the Snow is here! A must-visit for Harry Potter fans this Christmas 🎄 Limited-time highlights: Upgraded "Snow Magic" - A giant 5+ meter Christmas tree takes center stage, sparkling with gold ornaments and ribbons. - Over 400 floating candles in the Great Hall light up simultaneously. The long tables are filled with turkeys, cakes, and gift boxes, instantly taking you back to the night Harry first looked up in awe. - Hogsmeade Village is covered in a blanket of silver, and Diagon Alley gets a "snowy" makeover for the first time. Every photo you take will look like a postcard. 📅 Opening Information November 8, 2025 – January 12, 2026 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM daily (For specific session times, please check the official website calendar for updates) 🚇 Transportation Take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line/Toshima Line to Toshimaen Station and walk for 2 minutes. Or take the Toei Ōedo Line to Toshimaen Station, Exit A2, and you'll be right there. ⚡ Tips There are fewer people in the morning, so you won't have to wait in line for photos. There's a big temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. Bring a scarf and gloves so you can enjoy the magic in the snow