Start the new year right by heading down to your local concert venue, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances, treat yourself and catch a break from the cold.

“If you’re hosting visiting friends or family—including Japan-based relatives flying in for the holidays—LUZIA is a joyous, language-agnostic way to share a world-class performance tradition that’s been beloved in Tokyo, Sydney, New York, and now once again on our doorstep.”

With Thanksgiving (and the hopes of sensible eating) now just a memory, we turn to colder weather, falling snow, and the new year to come. Fortunately for Japanese culture fans, December is just as busy as the holiday season itself. Whether you’re hosting guests from out of town or looking to squeeze in an event or two in between parties, we’ve got you covered.