Sandra L.1. These snow monkeys know how to enjoy themselves in winter. But do you?
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2. Do you really?
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No, you don’t, until you’ve soaked in an onsen in the middle of winter.
3. You know what’s better than Japan’s peaceful zen gardens? Gardens covered in snow.
4. Am I in a fairytale anime?
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5. Or did I enter a time portal that took me back to ancient Japan?
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6. And check out this bizarre ancient tradition…
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7. In winter, you can experience marvellous festivals and stroll along giant snow-sculpted structures!
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8. Boo! Did you really think Japan is dead in winter?
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9. Think again!
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10. Winter isn’t just about desolate (and beautiful) mountains
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11. Nor is it about riding gondolas up those mountains…
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12. And boring snowboarding….
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13. And skiing…
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14. It’s also about CHRISTMAS!!
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15. *Ecstatic child-like laughter*
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16. The Japanese take Christmas VERY seriously and you will be dazzled by the light displays
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17. Seriously, winter isn’t sad and dreary as you might think…
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18. It can be unexpectedly lively!
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19. There are tons of hot dishes that taste best in wintry Japan, like oden oden
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20. Have you tried eating cup noodles in the dead of winter? It’s 10 times more delicious. Now imagine having actual sukiyaki instead.
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21. Urban Japan is also that much more stunning covered in snow
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22. So let’s go, snow bunnies, on an epic ice-adventure through Japan!
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Also read: 16 Things to Do in Japan This Winter
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