The final period of the Tokyo Disney Resort 25th anniversary celebration begins January 19 and continues through April 14, 2009. During the period, Tokyo Disneyland holds a special show called "Dreams Within" at Castle Forecourt, and Tokyo DisneySea holds a fantastic show called "Micky's Dream Company" at Waterfront. If you are visiting Japan this spring, don't miss this special time at the Tokyo Disney Resort.
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary Celebration
Tokyo DisneySea Photo by Shizuko Mishima

Visitors have been banned from entering the tuna auction area in Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market since last mid-December. Because watching tuna auctions is a popular attraction among foreign tourists, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced to reopen the tuna auction area again to the public from January 19th. It's noted that inappropriate behaviors have been observed in many visitors, such as using camera flashes, touching the fish, and so on. If you enter the wholesale area, please be careful not to distract market workers and enjoy observing the fish auctions, following the rules.
Tsukiji Market Popular Sushi Restaurants in Tsukiji
Tsukiji Market Photo by Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images

To promote foreign tourist traffic to Japan, Yokoso! Japan Weeks 2009 begins with the theme,"Traditional Experiencing and Shopping" from Jan. 20 to Feb. 29 in 2009. Foreign tourists are offered many special privileges and discounts on many cultural events, shopping, food, and accommodations. Check it out!
Yokoso! Japan Weeks 2009
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When I went to a shrine for hatsumoude in Japan, I bought a set of cute manekineko. Manekineko are cat-shaped Japanese lucky charms and are believed to bring happiness to us. There are many different colors and designs of manekineko at the vender, so I have chosen ones with cute facial expressions. It's said that manekineko raising the left hand beckons customers and one raising the right hand beckons money. I wish everyone all the best for 2009.
Japanese Manekineko
Top Temples/Shrines for Hatsumoude
Manekineko Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com Inc.