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A Visit to Solamachi Skytree Christmas Market

Susan Spann 1000 Summits, Blog December 11, 2018December 11, 2018Christmas, holiday, Japan, lights, skytree

Tokyo has a variety of holiday-themed options, from spectacular illuminations to Bavarian Christmas markets. One of my favorites takes place throughout the month of December in the fourth floor courtyard at Solamachi Skytree Center (Access: Hanzomon or Asakusa line to Oshiage Station, and exit to Skytree Center). I’m spending the next few weeks in Tokyo, hoping my ankle heals from the recent sprain-or-tendonitis that struck shortly before my 100-km trek along the Kumano Kodo (more on that in the weeks to come) – but it’s a good time to heal. You see, although most Japanese people practice Shintō, Buddhism, or both, Japan loves

O Tokyo Tree . . .

Susan Spann Blog December 22, 2017December 21, 2017Christmas, Christmas trees, holidays, Japan, lights, Tokyo

Christmas decorations abound in Tokyo at this time of year, and Christmas trees are no exception. It seems every business and professional building, shopping center, and hotel puts up a massive tree display – some real: and some “creative interpretations.”