Thanksgiving Day is Thursday (Plan Ahead: Expect Traffic, Higher Fares and Hotel Rates)

What is Black Friday in United States? What About in Japan? Black Friday vs Cyber Monday? (Day After Thanksgiving)

2026 Daylight Saving Time Begins: Clocks Set Forward One Hour (West Coast / Los Angeles)

2025 SF Japantown Celebrates Godzilla's Seven Decades (2 Weekends: Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14)

2025 Holiday Craft Fair. Discover the Warmth of Handmade Creations this Holiday Season (2 Days)

2025 Kimochi Silver Bells (Handcrafted Items Made by Talented Asian and Pacific Islander Artisans..)

Chanoyu - Experience the Way of the Tea (A Rare and Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in Phoenix)

2025 Harajuku Holiday Fest, Salinas (Exclusive Holiday Merch, Kawaii Culture, and the Bay Area’s Best Harajuku Food in One Place)

2026 Daylight Saving Time Ends: Clocks Set Back One Hour (West Coast / Los Angeles)

Veterans Day: Honoring the Courage and Sacrifice of All Who Served (Government, Post Offices, Banks, and Schools Closed.)

2025 'Hikari - A Festival of Lights' Event: Tanaka Farms, Irvine - Enjoy Live Music on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Nights (Video)

Origami in the Garden (A Once-in--Lifetime Outdoor Art Experience that Transforms Simple Folded Paper into Breathtaking Metal Masterpieces)

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Welcome to Autumn! In Japan, the beauty of autumn, known as 'koyo' (紅葉) or 'momiji,' is characterized by the mesmerizing transformation of the country's lush landscapes into a symphony of vibrant red, orange, and yellow foliage. The striking contrast of colorful leaves against historic temples, shrines, and traditional architecture is particularly enchanting.