Japan's love for the sights and flavors found at Christmas markets has only grown over the years, with more and more major shopping complexes and public spaces hosting such events. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/24/japan/society/japan-christmas-market/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #tourism #christmas #christmasmarkets #yokohamaredbrickwarehouse #shibapark #meijijingugaien
Christmas markets are having a jolly moment in Japan

Heavily inspired by German markets, Christmas markets have become one of Japan's favorite ways to celebrate the holiday over the last decade.

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「森のビアガーデン」、4月15日から東京・明治神宮外苑で。4種類のクラフトビールも飲み放題に

4月15日から東京・明治神宮外苑で「森のビアガーデン」。4種類のクラフトビールも飲み放題に。

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Real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan and others on Monday started cutting down trees as part of their redevelopment plan for the Meiji Jingu Gaien area in central Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/28/japan/meiji-jingu-cut-start/ #japan #environment #mitsuifudosan #meijijingugaien #tokyo #tokyometropolitangovernment
The redevelopment plan for the historic Meiji Jingu Gaien district in central Tokyo has been revised to preserve more trees and keep construction further away from the park's iconic rows of ginkgo trees. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/09/japan/society/jingu-gaien-redevelopment-plan-changes/ #japan #society #meijijingugaien #shinjukuward #minatoward #tokyo #environment
Updated Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan to keep more trees

Fewer trees will be felled and more new ones planted, while construction will also take place further away from the park's iconic ginkgo trees.

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A redevelopment plan for the historic Meiji Jingu Gaien district in central Tokyo has faced pushback since its unveiling last year. Here is what you need to know about the project. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/06/japan/explainer/jingu-gaien-redevelopment-explainer/?utm_content=buffer9c61f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #explainer #tokyo #trees #parks #constructionindustry #environment #meijijingugaien #cities #architecture
What to know about the Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan

The project is controversial due to the potential felling of thousands of trees, loss of green space and threat to historic gingko trees.

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