As the winter season begin, in japan also start the annual Japan Winter Light Show with millions of light-emitting diodes offering an amazing spectacle. Illumination with vivid color changing-the-art LED technology enables a production of 64 billion colors; everything is is out of this world.[Fareastgizmos]

In general, Japan's winters are relatively mild and dry. In the subtropical Ryukyu Islands, winters are cool and sunny. Central Japan, around Tokyo, experiences short winters with cold and sunny days and occasional snowfall. Northern Japan (northern Honshu and Hokkaido) experiences long, cold winters with bitterly cold temperatures that help keep snow on the ground for up to four months a year. The sparkling, beautiful winter is perfect for skiing, skating, and the annual snow festival in Sapporo with its world-famous ice sculptures.