Monthly Archives: December 2015

Thank you for all your support in 2015! Wishing you a Happy New Year! Best wishes from team Liberty Cove House.

Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve in Japan. New Year’s Eve is called ‘Oomisoka’ in Japanese. People are busy with events on Oomisoka. We eat sobal noodles called ‘toshikoshi soba’ (year-crossing soba) to wish for a long lasting life. At night … Continue reading →

We open our Roof Top Garden for our residents to view the countdown fireworks on December 31st!

Soon after Christmas, Japanese people start preparing for year-end and New Year’s events. A major house cleaning is done by the whole family. It is one of the tradition things to do for year-end. The major house cleaning is thought … Continue reading →

We thank you for your big support for Liberty Cove House. May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the New Year.  

Today is Christmas Eve in Japan. In Japan, Christmas eve is often celebrated more than Christmas Day. Christmas eve is thought of as a romantic day, in which couples spend together and exchange presents. In many ways it resembles Valentine’s … Continue reading →

Emperor Akihito, the present Emperor, was born on December 23, 1933. This has been a national holiday since 1989. One this day, the Nijubashi, or the main gate of the Imperial Palace, is open to the public. The Emperor and … Continue reading →

Enoshima Light up is certified as one of the best 3 illumination in Tokyo/Yokohama Area. There are Enoshima Sea Candle and Winter tulips. Enoshima station will be decorated as well. Date: From November 28th 2016 until February 14th 2016    … Continue reading →

Worth to check it out! Christmas illumination is very popular in Japan. I will introduce the place in Yokosuka Area! Easy to access from Liberty Cove House. Where: Kurihama Flower Park When: From November 28th 2015 to February 14th 2016 … Continue reading →

It will be a Christmas day a week from today! Christmas in Japan is a little different from Christmas in western countries. Traditionally faiths such as Buddhism and Shinto are practiced in Japan, but usually people here enjoy celebrating Christmas … Continue reading →