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Omotenashi Selection: Experience Japan’s Timeless Hospitality
• December 19, 2025
Discover authentic Japanese gifts from the Omotenashi Selection, celebrating award-winning craftsmanship, innovation and Japan’s timeless hospitality. -

What is Kabuki? A Lecture on Japanese Culture: Part 1
• December 18, 2025
An introduction to kabuki’s origins, traditions and genres, revealing why this centuries-old Japanese art form continues to captivate audiences today. -

Japan vs The World: A Strategic Retirement Investment
• December 17, 2025
Japan is emerging as one of the most stable and tax-efficient destinations for international investors seeking long-term retirement property security. -

Where to Celebrate New Year in Tokyo 2025–26
• December 16, 2025
From projection-mapped city countdowns to fireworks, amusement parks and illuminated mountain resorts, Tokyo offers countless ways to welcome 2026 in style. -

Japan Claims 2 Coolest Streets in World
• December 15, 2025
Discover two Japanese streets which have been voted second and 12th coolest in the world for visitors by Time Out. -

Kinosaki Onsen: Private Hot Springs and Snowy Nights
• December 12, 2025
Experience Kinosaki Onsen’s most beautiful private baths, from snowy open-air rotenburo to lavish spa houses perfect for a winter retreat. -

The Global Rise of Boutique International Schools
• December 11, 2025
Boutique international schools are redefining education with personalized, values-driven learning environments that prepare children for a rapidly changing world. -

Ice Skating Spots: Tokyo’s Top 5
• December 10, 2025
GoConnect is giving you a list of some of the best skating rinks in Tokyo that are sure to make this winter a magical one. -

5 Last-minute Christmas Gift Ideas
• December 9, 2025
Short on time? These five last-minute Christmas gift ideas make holiday shopping in Japan simple, meaningful and stress-free. -

Malvern College Tokyo Hosts Major University Fair
• December 8, 2025
To provide deeper insight, this article spotlights some of the universities at Malvern College’s British University Fair. -

Beyond Home and Work: the Ibasho
• December 5, 2025
Learn why third places and the Japanese concept of ibasho, are essential for well-being, connection and belonging in Japan. -

Crime at a Crossroads: The New Response Dynamics
• December 4, 2025
The latest Global Organized Crime Index reveals shifting criminal markets, rising cyber threats and the critical importance of resilience worldwide.
