Many customers who want to enjoy sightseeing in Japan using a rental car often ask, “Do I need to convert my foreign driver’s license?”
The answer is: If you are visiting Japan for tourism or a short-term stay, you do NOT need to convert your foreign license. As long as you have a valid International Driving Permit (IDP), you can drive within Japan.
■ What is Foreign License Conversion?
The official term is “Foreign License Conversion Procedure.” This system allows individuals who hold a valid overseas driver’s license to obtain a Japanese driver’s license when staying in Japan for a long period or residing in the country.
The process generally follows these steps:
1. Stay in Japan for a certain period (e.g., for study or work) 2. Present your foreign driver’s license and take aptitude tests, written exams, and practical driving tests 3. Upon passing, you are issued a Japanese driver’s license
In short, this procedure is meant for people who reside in Japan and wish to convert their license. It does not apply to tourists or short-term visitors.
■ Visiting Japan for Tourism
Visitors staying in Japan for tourism or a short-term trip can drive in Japan using a valid International Driving Permit (IDP).
When renting a car, you can complete the process smoothly by presenting the following three items: * For some countries, both your home country’s license and a certified translation are required.
・ International Driving Permit (issued by a Geneva Convention country) ・ Valid driver’s license from your home country ・ Passport
With these documents, you can freely enjoy driving and exploring Japan!
■ For Those Who Want to Know More About International Driving Permits
For detailed information on how to obtain an International Driving Permit and the countries where it is valid, please visit the dedicated TOCOO! page: https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/howto/itn_lic
Situation
Required Procedure
Tourism / Short-term stay (e.g., 1 week–3 months)
Valid International Driving Permit is sufficient (*some countries require home license + translation)
Long-term stay (e.g., study or work)
Foreign License Conversion Procedure is required
When traveling in Japan, there is no need for the time-consuming “license conversion.” By preparing an International Driving Permit, you can easily travel around Japan by Rental Car.
If you are planning a driving trip in Japan, be sure to search for rental cars on TOCOO! We offer great deals and a wide range of Rental Cars to support your travel!
For travelers visiting from overseas, one of the best ways to fully enjoy the charms of Japan is through a rental car journey. With a car, breathtaking hidden landscapes that trains and buses can’t reach, beloved local restaurants, and unique cultural experiences all become much more accessible.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended sightseeing spots, cultural experiences, and gourmet destinations across Japan that you can truly enjoy only by using a rental car. Why not discover a new side of Japan through the freedom of traveling your own way?
Freedom Travel Japan
Freedom Travel Japan is a company that offers personalized luxury travel experiences in Japan, offering carefully designed itineraries tailored to each guest’s interests and budget.
Destinations include Oita, a serene hot spring area, and Tokyo, a vibrant metropolis—each providing a completely different kind of experience. In Oita, travelers can enjoy healing hot springs, stays at traditional ryokan inns, and breathtaking natural scenery. In Tokyo, guests can explore iconic landmarks and witness the unique blend of culture and innovation.
Additionally, Freedom Travel Japan provides unique cultural experiences such as shochu and beer brewery tours, offering travelers a deeper connection with Japan’s traditions and heritage.
This is an all-you-can-eat restaurant where you can indulge in the finest Japanese delicacies—sushi, crab, and wagyu beef. We serve carefully selected ingredients such as king crab, snow crab, tuna, and sea urchin, with a focus on freshness and top quality. Beautifully presented dishes turn every meal into a memorable experience—perfect for special occasions or a trip to Japan.
With convenient locations in Akihabara, Shinjuku, and Osaka, the restaurant is easily accessible for sightseeing and is especially popular among travelers from Taiwan and Hong Kong. We also offer Muslim-friendly courses, ensuring guests of diverse nationalities and cultures can dine with peace of mind.
Enjoy Japan’s flavors and hospitality to the fullest with our 90-minute all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plans. We look forward to sharing the charm of Japanese food culture with visitors from around the world.
Located right next to Shinjuku Gyoen, “NIGICHA” is a café where Yame tea and rice balls take center stage, inviting you to savor Japan’s culture of rice and tea with all five senses. The rice balls, which can be chosen from white rice, black rice, or brown rice, are made with carefully selected domestic ingredients and are hand-shaped one by one with care.
Matcha and sencha are prepared with meticulous attention to water temperature and extraction time to bring out their umami to the fullest, each cup brewed with care and dedication.
We also offer a “Matcha Experience Program” using matcha produced in Yame, Fukuoka, which has been very well received, especially by international tourists.
With its calm Japanese-style atmosphere, the café offers an authentic Japanese breakfast, lunch, and café time, earning high ratings on both TripAdvisor and Google reviews.
During your journey, be sure to stop by and experience the refined “taste of Japan” and the “spirit of tea.”
With the mission of “Simpler and Closer”, we provide a rental car service that supports more comfortable, convenient, and safe travel.
You can pick up and return your vehicle at parking lots such as airports, hotels, and stations, without waiting at a counter or going through complicated procedures.Your car will be delivered to the parking lot closest to the designated location.
In addition, we offer everything you may need for your trip, including mobile Wi-Fi, ETC cards, tablets, and mobile batteries. Necessary insurance is also included in the price, so you can enjoy your journey with peace of mind.
For example, it is even possible to rent at Haneda and return at Narita. We respond flexibly to a wide variety of customer needs. Please feel free to consult us about anything.
Nice to meet you! We are **NAHO**, offering *Wellness Tours* in Beppu City and Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.
We provide three half-day programs designed mainly for travelers from overseas to experience *Nordic Walking* and *Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)*.
The first program is a Nordic Walking and forest bathing course that connects *Lake Shidaka* and *Lake Kagurame*, located behind *Mt. Tsurumi*, the mountain that produces Beppu’s hot springs. Especially at Lake Kagurame, from early to late June every year, around 15,000 irises in about 80 varieties bloom in full splendor.. It is a famous summer sightseeing spot that colors Beppu. If you visit Beppu, we warmly invite you to join our tour and experience the “healing of mind and body.”
The second program takes you around *Myouban Onsen*, which has the highest sulfur concentration among Beppu’s hot springs. Here you can also enjoy Nordic Walking and forest bathing, as well as savor the local specialty, *Onsen Pudding*.
The third program explores *Mt. Kyouzuka* in *Hiji Town*, which neighbors Beppu City. At its base, natural spring water gushes out at a well-known power spot,offering a refreshing, detoxifying experience.
When you visit Beppu City, please come and join our *Wellness Tour*! We look forward to welcoming you!
Just a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station, Asakusa Unatetsu Ekimae Main Store is a specialty eel restaurant where tradition and innovation merge.
It offers Tokyo’s first “Asakusa Hitsumabushi,” the world’s only “Salt Hitsumabushi,” and a unique 5-skewer set of rare eel cuts—an impressive and diverse menu.
With a prime location overlooking the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree, you can savor both the craftsmanship and exquisite taste.Our new brand, “Deshiko,” born from Lake Hamana—the birthplace of eel farming—also boasts popular menu items.
Drawing on a 125-year history of eel farming, treat yourself to a luxurious lunch or dinner before or after sightseeing in Asakusa.
Just outside Exit 5 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station, about a 5-minute walk from Sensoji Temple.
Marugoto Vegan Dining Asakusa is a peaceful and relaxing riverside spot lined with cherry trees, offering a fully plant-based, gluten-free, and oriental-vegetarian menu.
No animal products (meat, fish, eggs, dairy, honey, stock extract), wheat, or pungent roots vegetables such as garlic, onion, leek, chive, or scallion, and no additives or sweeteners are used—ensuring food that is gentle on both body and mind.
The signature dish is the Marugoto Vegan Curry, made without oil, sweeteners, or any of the 28 major allergens.
It features a rich depth of flavor, highlighting the natural sweetness and umami of vegetables.
If you’re unsure what to order, the most popular choice is the Lunch Plate.
This all-star set lets you sample a little of everything: curry, seasonal vegetable tempura,
karaage-style fried “meat” made from peas & broad beans, and salad with organic carrot dressing.
Desserts are also gluten-free, made with rice flour and soy milk so you can enjoy them worry-free.
Take-out is available, with eco-friendly containers.
Dogs are welcome inside, making it a convenient stop by during sightseeing or a stroll.
Kyushu, located in southwestern Japan, is a treasure trove of nature and culture. Each of its seven prefectures has its own character, with stunning mountains and ocean views, traditional townscapes, and the healing experience of hot springs. Fresh seafood and local gourmet dishes are abundant, satisfying both body and soul. Moreover, the warm smiles and hospitality of the people make the journey even more memorable.
For those who want to make the most of their Kyushu adventure, Enjoy! Kyushu is highly recommended.You can easily purchase tickets for tourist attractions and activity programs online, making travel preparation much easier. From popular spots like Huis Ten Bosch, Fukuoka Tower, Yanagawa river cruises, and Gunkanjima tours, to hands-on experiences such as Japanese confectionery making and strolling in kimono, there’s plenty to choose from. Discount set tickets and rail passes are also available, helping you make the most of your trip. You can also check sample itineraries and the latest updates on the site—so be sure to check it out!
With locations in Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, and Roppongi, Ram Shabu Kinnome is a rare specialty restaurant in Japan focusing on “lamb shabu-shabu.”
The lamb used is tender and has no gaminess,, prepared with a unique ginjo-style method to maximize umami, and enjoyed with a special dipping sauce. Each hot pot also comes with plenty of fresh vegetables, making it both healthy and nutritionally balanced. The lamb melts in your mouth, earning high praise even from first-time diners.
In addition, a vegan-certified Soy Meat Shabu-Shabu Course that contains no animal products is also available, allowing vegetarians and vegans to dine with confidence.
All branches are just a few minutes’ walk from major train stations, making them easily accessible for visitors while sightseeing or shopping.
Experience Japan’s unique hot pot culture and savor the distinct charm of both lamb and soy meat at Kinnome.
The majestic Kuma River in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma area of Kumamoto Prefecture is considered one of Japan’s three great rapids, offering thrilling whitewater. Naughty Boys provides rafting tours here designed especially for adults to let loose and have fun.
The tours are limited to participants aged 12 and above, ensuring no small children are on board—guaranteeing a carefree, playful time for grown-ups.
With the motto “More fun! More intense!!” the tours are guided by highly experienced veterans, ranging from 4 to 25 years in the field. These professionals know the river inside out, providing a perfect blend of safety and excitement.
Activities such as diving challenges and boat games are also included, letting you enjoy a full 2 hours of adventure, one of the reasons for its popularity.
Even better, the entire experience is filmed with a GoPro, so you can take the memories home.
The name Naughty Boys means “mischievous kids” or “playful boys,” perfectly fitting an outdoor adventure crafted for adults who never forget their playful spirit.
Come and experience an adventure full of thrills and smiles on the Kuma River!
Located just a 1-minute walk from Roppongi Crossing, our restaurant serves only the finest A5 black-haired wagyu beef, carefully selected at the rare Beef Marbling Standard (BMS) grade of 12—the highest quality possible.
Rather than limiting ourselves to Kobe or Matsusaka beef, we purchase only the most exceptional cuts of grade 12 wagyu, offering rich flavor and a tender texture that creates an unforgettable dining experience.
At the counter, guests can enjoy the live performance of chefs cooking right before their eyes, while table and private rooms provide a more relaxed setting. We strive to meet each guest’s needs, offering special arrangements for celebrations such as cakes, message plates, and flower bouquets for special occasions, as well as customized dishes upon request.
Perfect for anniversaries, romantic dates, or business dinners.
In a comfortable atmosphere, savor sophisticated cuisine alongside carefully selected wines and Japanese whiskies, right in the heart of Roppongi.
Bingo Fukuyama Brewing College at Jinseki Kogen Beer Brewery
Heading north from Fukuyama City in Hiroshima Prefecture, you’ll find Jinseki Kogen Town, blessed with fresh air and pure water at an altitude of about 500 meters. This is home to Jinseki Kogen Beer Brewery and the Bingo Fukuyama Brewing College. This is not just a craft beer brewery—it’s a special place where hands-on experience, learning, and community come together.
Visitors can brew their own original beer; aspiring brewers can train here; and for companies, it serves as a consultation hub for launching beer businesses. Supervised by international beer judges, the brewery embodies the passion to “enrich Japan’s beer culture,” with every glass carrying a story unique to this land.
Using local ingredients such as rice and sake lees, the beers are carefully brewed with the pristine natural resources of Jinseki Kogen, resulting in flavors you can only taste here.
This is a gathering place for those who enjoy brewing, those who deepen their knowledge, and those who simply savor freshly made beer—truly a “spiritual home” that connects beer and people.
A stop here during your travels will let you experience the depth of craft beer and a glimpse of a new lifestyle.
If you are picking up a TOCOO! ETC card or other reserved items after arriving at New Chitose Airport, please make sure to go to the designated Lawson store located at the Domestic Arrival area.
⚠️ Important Note: There are multiple Lawson stores inside New Chitose Airport, but only the one located at the “Domestic Terminal Arrival Floor” is authorized for TOCOO! item pick-up. If you go to the wrong Lawson, even if you present your QR Code, the staff will not be able to process your request, and you may not be able to receive your item.⸻
🚶How to Get There (1st Floor, Domestic Terminal Building)
After arriving at New Chitose Airport, proceed to the 1st Floor of the Domestic Terminal Building.
Follow the map to the correct Lawson store. You can identify it by nearby landmarks:
Located in front of ✅ MOS BURGER ✅ Next to Yoshinoya ✅ Close to Travelex (ANA counter) in the Domestic Arrival Lobby
Please make sure to follow these directions and visuals to ensure a smooth pick-up process.
❌Common Mistakes to Avoid: • Lawson in the International Terminal is not the designated store • Lawson in the Central Plaza or on other floors cannot assist with pick-up • If staff scan your QR Code and get an error, it likely means you are at the wrong store.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask the airport information counter or contact TOCOO!
This article will explain how to view the reservation confirmation email detail, such as where to pick up/return the car, where to pick up the ETC card, What are the options you have reserved?, etc.
A reservation confirmation email is an email that will be sent automatically after a reservation is completed. The name of the reservation confirmation email that we will send is【ToCoo!】 Reservation Confirmation
*If you do not receive any Email from ToCoo, it is possible to put incorrect Email address when you make a reservation. Please check your email box first, because it is possible to be sent to the spam folder in your Email Box. If you have not received your Confirmation Email, please be sure to contact us via Inquiry form. Inquiry Form
・Personal details/Booking person’s name
The reservation’s name and personal information can be checked as soon as the email is opened. An example is shown in the picture below. *Since personal information is included, we will cover the personal information in black.
・Rental car reservation details
In the reservation details section, you can check the car pick-up/return date and time, pick-up/return location, reserved car rental plan, car type (car class), and options of the car rental company. An example is shown in the picture below.
-car pick-up/return date and time, pick-up/return location
-reserved car rental plan, car type (car class), and options of the car rental company.
・How to pick up the car
You can check how to pick up car from the outlet information link under ■Reservation Details. However, some car rental companies will have it listed separately from the outlet information link (even though it is listed in a separate sentence, the content is no different from what is listed in the outlet information link). An example is shown in the picture below.
-In the case that it is specified separately
-In the case that it is not specified separately.
・Car rental fees and payment methods
You can check the car rental fee and payment method under ■Rental Car Fees Payment methods vary depending on the plan. The payment methods are as follows: paying upon arrival and advanced payment.
-In the case of choosing to pay in advance via credit card, the reservation email will be specified as shown in the picture below.
-In the case of choosing to paying upon arrival, the booking email will be specified as shown in the picture below.
・ToCoo! Option
What ToCoo! Options are included in your reservation? You can check from the topic ■Tocoo option Fees & Delivery An example is shown in the picture below.
・ToCoo! Option(e.g. ETC card) pick up location
If your reservation includes an ETC card/TEP/Snow Socks option, your email will include a topic:■How to receive ToCoo! options. You can check where to receive your ToCoo! Option from this section. *If there is no ■How to receive ToCoo! options subject in your email. This means that you do not need to pick up any packages at the post office/convenience store. An example email with the subject ■How to receive ToCoo! options is the image below. *Since personal information is included, we will cover the personal information in black.
・How to view/cancel reservations on the website
How to view/cancel reservations on the website is also specified in the reservation confirmation email. This section will be in the topic ◆ Note◆ -If the booking is made as a Guest, a password will be provided in the email. An example is shown in the picture below.
-If you book as a ToCoo! Member, only the booking number will be provided. There will be no password provided. Due to login in the form of ToCoo! member It is necessary to enter your registered email address and password in the login field. An example is shown in the picture below.
・Required items for rental
Required items for rental are also specified in the reservation confirmation email. This section will be in the topic ◆ Note◆ An example is shown in the picture below.
・Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy is also stated in the reservation confirmation email. This section will be in the topic ◆ Note◆ An example is shown in the picture below.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via Inquiry Form below.
ToCoo! Website actually has two reservation methods: ToCoo! Member reservation and Guest reservation. You can make a reservation without registering as a ToCoo! Member!
After a reservation is confirmed, there are some differences between Members and Guests in ToCoo!, such as how log in for cheking your reservation, how to confirm reservations, and so on in TOCoo!. Ladies and gentlemen, please refer to it!
Just for Remind: Please do not worry, you can make a reservation without registering as a ToCoo! Member!
From the top page of ToCoo! Website, please press the “New Account” button on the upper right.
Then, you can see “Create New Account” page will appear as shown in the image below. Please fill in the details, confirm the Agreement, and press the red button, “Create New Account”.
After submitting the application, You will receive a verification e-mail from ToCoo!. Please check the verification e-mail within 24 hours and follow the steps to log in. Then, you can make a reservation on the ToCoo! website as a ToCoo! Member.
What is Guest Reservation?
Guest Reservation is the rental car reservation that make a reservation for a rental car on the ToCoo site without registering as a ToCoo! Member.
Whether you are a Guest or a ToCoo! Member, the rental frame, price, plan and options are the same.
[For Guest] Where can I check the reservation details after making a reservation?
After the reservation is confirmed, a reservation confirmation email will be sent to you with your guest account. You can check the guest account at the reservation confirmation email.
After submitting the reservation, You will receive a Reservation Confirmation email from ToCoo!. Please make sure to check your email box after making your reservation. If you do not receive an email, it is possible that you entered the wrong email address when filling out the customer reservation form.
After making a reservation, you will receive a [ToCoo!] Reservation Confirmation email. If you can not find the email, please submit an inquiry with ToCoo’s Inquiry Form.
Please note that the Guest-only account will be send with the [ToCoo!] Reservation Confirmation (at the bottom of the email), so please check it.
The example of above is the login information for Guest-only account. So please be sure to log-in at the Guest field (on the right side of the login page).
[For ToCoo! Member] Where can I check the reservation details after making a reservation?
After submitting the reservation, you will receive a Reservation Confirmation email from ToCoo!. Please make sure to check your email box after making your reservation. If you can not find the email, please submit an inquiry with ToCoo’s Inquiry Form.
As a ToCoo! Member, you can check your reservation information at the My Page after a reservation is confirmed.
If you log in as a ToCoo! Member and press “the green man icon” on the top right of ToCoo’s top page, you will find “My Reservation”. You can check your pending reservations by entering the “My Reservation” page.
Conclusion
You can make a reservation without registering ToCoo! Member.
Whether you are a Guest or a ToCoo! Member, the rental frame, price, plan and options are same.
The ETC card is a service that most Japanese people use when using the expressway.
In addition to not having to stop and use cash to pay when passing the expressway gate, you can also get some discounts on the toll.
If you want to use this service when you are traveling by car in Japan, please be sure to read this article and make the ETC card reservation together with the car rental reservation!
All ToCoo! rental cars are automatically equipped with an ETC equipment / ETC card reader.
But please note that the ETC equipment/ETC card reader is just a machine installed on the car to read the ETC card, and does not include the ETC card inside.
Therefore, if you need an ETC card, please make a reservation together with the car rental reservation.
Detailed explanation of ETC card reservation method:
Only accept ETC card reservation within 14 days to 60 days before the car pick-up date Due to the time required to arrange delivery, our ETC card can only be applied for together with the car rental reservation 14 days before the car pick-up date
Here, we are going to explain how to add ToCoo! ETC card as an option when you make the reservation: 1. Once you find a car that you want to book, press “book now”.
2. Select the options you want to add and then press “next”.
3. Fill in your information.
4. Select “ETC card rental” at the【ToCoo! Options】column.
5. Fill in your payment details and then press “confirm”.
When making a reservation, you can click the “?” icon to view more information about the ETC card rental service.
There is also a detailed explanation of the ETC card deposit under the words “【Tocoo! Options】”.
Detailed explanation of how to pick up and return the ETC card:
About the locations where ETC cards can be picked up Since Tocoo! is only an online car rental agency, not a car rental company that rents cars directly to customers, if customers reserve an ETC card through us, we will need to mail the ETC card to you.
However, because the car rental shop does not accept parcel delivery service, we can only send it to the designated Airport Convenience store. We hope you will be able to understand.
About how to select where to pick up your ETC card Here, we are going to explain how to select where to collect your ETC card when you make the reservation:
After selecting the option of ” ETC card rental”, the display of “Pickup Location” will appear under ” Add options”
Please confirm the default pickup location. If you want to pick up at the default pick up location, just complete the reservation If you want to pick up at a location other than the default pickup location, please tick “Change delivery location”
You can choose another designated Airport Convenience store, and then fill in your information.
Press “Confirm” to confirm your reservation
※Precautions※
ToCoo! Options are not available to pick up at Rental Car Outlet. You can pick up your ToCoo! Options at Convenience Stores that ToCoo! designated.
If the ToCoo! Option package are not received due to an incorrect name, email address, or delivery store, the customer is responsible.
When you pick up your ToCoo! Option Package, you will need the QR Code link that ToCoo! sent to you. When you present it at the Convenience Store counter, you can pick up ToCoo! Option Package.
About the ETC card pick up date
Since we need to ensure that the customer only uses the ETC card during the rental period, we can only send the ETC card before the customer’s car pickup date.
This means that we can only ensure that you can pick up the ETC package on the day or the day before your car pick-up date.
If you need to ensure that you can pick up the ETC card in advance, you can apply for early use of the ETC card. Then there will be an additional fee for the ETC card.
The additional rental fee for the ETC card is 330 JPY / day.
If necessary, please contact us through the inquiry form.
After completing the reservation application, usually we will send the parcel (your ToCoo options) to the location you specified three days before your car pick-up date. Also, usually the post office will be able to deliver it to the designated location as early as the day before. However, it cannot depend on the promise of the post office, there may be delays, please understand. A QR Code link will be emailed to you after delivery.
About how to return the ETC card
For returning the ToCoo! ETC card,
＊Please be sure to take out the ETC card when returning the car. there is an instruction manual and postage-paid, pre-addressed return envelope included in the package.
Please put the ToCoo! ETC card in the envelope enclosed in your package, then post it from any post box or post office in Japan. After using the ETC card, please be sure to mail it to us within the return date, if it is not returned on the scheduled date, an extra fee will be charged. The return date is from the day the car is returned to the day after the car is returned.
Every December brings the season to celebrate Christmas around the world, and Japan is no exception. Christmas in Japan has many unique characteristics as part of Japan’s culture. This time we would like to introduce to you how Japanese people celebrate Christmas.
Fried chicken and Christmas cake
Who to celebrate with
Ending the 25th night
Fried Chicken and Christmas Cake
In the United States and elsewhere, Christmas dinner is a roast turkey or ham, but the dish most associated with Christmas in Japan is fried chicken. Since turkey is difficult to find in Japan, it was replaced with chicken instead. Demand for fried chicken in Christmas season in Japan is very high, with fast food chains such as Kentucky Fried Chicken and butcher shops accepting reservation as soon as December 1st. As Christmas draws nearer, fried chicken and roast chicken will be sold at convenience and grocery stores, so you will be able to see the unique Christmas atmosphere.
It is said that eating cake at Christmas is a staple for Japanese people. To produce a sense of Christmas, it is a common practice to arrange fruits and decorate it with Santa and other motifs. Incidentally, on the night of December 25, many cake shops will be selling their goods for half-price, so if you want to enjoy a more cost-effective Christmas, please time your shopping as such!
The origin of Christmas cake in Japan began with a campaign in 1922 when cake manufacturer Fujiya started selling a cake decorated with cream with the catch phrase “Let’s eat cake at Christmas!” At that time, cake was a luxury good, and ordinary people could not easily buy one, but around the 1970s, the custom to eat Christmas cake spread through every home in Japan. Whipped cream and strawberry Christmas cakes are the most popular in Japan today, but there are a variety of other flavors and decorated cakes.
Who to celebrate with
At Christmas time, Japanese people often spend more time with their romantic partner than with their families. So, for Japanese people, Christmas and Valentine’s Day are the two big romantic holidays for lovers.
By the way, it’s the same for children in Japan that Santa Claus brings Christmas presents to good children.
Ending on the 25th night
A happy Christmas will be finished at night on December 25th. The shop displays and Christmas decorations are changed immediately after closing on the 25th, and on the 26th we will enter 100% New Years mode. Of course, the Christmas tree will be put away and the traditional New Years kadomatsu (bamboo decoration) will be brought out.
Summary While incorporating Japanese customs, Christmas has evolved from the original for many years and Japan’s unique Christmas is now fully established. In December, Christmas songs playing throughout the town are not only Western traditional songs and pop music, but also Japanese original Christmas songs. Also in this season, TV and anime will also be broadcasting their Christmas episodes.
If you visit Japan in winter, why not enjoy a unique “Merry Christmas” in Japan?
Due to the typhoon damage that occurred on September 4, 2018, Osaka’s Kansai International Airport has been temporarily closed. Additionally, New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido has also been put under restrictions due to the damage caused by the earthquake that occurred on September 6, 2018. There are also many rental car outlets which are closed temporarily. If you are preparing to travel soon, please be careful and check the details.
Closed until 10/6. Reopens for business at 8:00 AM on 10/7.
2018/10/5
2. New Chitose Airport Status Note: If you already have a reservation during the following closure dates, your rental car reservation will be carried out as usual.
3. Information for those considering cancelling their travel plans
※If you cancel your trip, please cancel your rental car reservation as well.
Cancellation form → https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/member/login
If you can’t cancel your reservation from the website, please contact ToCoo!
【Contact】 rc-cs@coocom.co.jp
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