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Nov. 21, 2025 14:11 JSTwonderful
New York, UNITED STATES

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<4 Exciting New York Holiday Markets>

The season when New York shines at its best has arrived!

For those who dream of spending Christmas in New York at least once

Introducing seasonal markets that will give you the perfect holiday mood

Columbus Circle, Central Park Southwest

Chocolates, jewelry, clothes, accessories by up-and-coming designers, and more make a great gift. Gingerbread, cakes, bratwurst, and more are also available, just like in a European market.

December 2nd (Tue) - December 31st (Wed)
Monday to Friday 11:00-20:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:00-20:00
*8th Ave. & 59th Streets



●A wide selection of products at approximately 185 stores in Union Square

In cold New York, there's a wide selection of hot soup and hot chocolate, including scarves, hats, gloves, soap, and candles. If you're lucky, you might even encounter Christmas carolers.

November 13th (Thu) - December 24th (Wed)
Monday to Friday 11:00-21:00
Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 11:00-
*14th Street


Bryant Park
"Winter Village" with over 200 boutique-style shops

There is also a wide selection of jewelry, ornaments, local foods such as pretzels, crepes, and churros, as well as hot drinks. The adjacent ice skating area is open until 10:00 PM (late night on weekends).

October 25th (Sat) - January 4th (Sun)
Daily 11am-8pm
*40th & 42nd Streets, 5th & 6th Aves.


The indoor market at Grand Central Terminal attracts up to 1,000,000 visitors daily.

11/10 (Monday) ~ 12/24 (Wednesday)
Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00
Sunday 11am-6pm
*In Grand Central Terminal


Once you've decided to go to New York
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Current situation in United States, New York and Local news. #1

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UNITED STATES
New York

Jan. 17, 2026

Destination updates

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<New York subway to go $3 starting January 4, 2026>

The 24-hour nonstop service of New Yorkers,
Subway (subway).

From January 4th (Sunday) of the new year
It came to $3.

This is the third price increase in the last 10 years.

In 2015, it was raised from $2.50 to $2.75.
Eight years from now, in 2023, it will reach $2.90.
And now it's down to $3 in just three years.

But it's a flat rate, so no matter how far you go or how long you ride, it's only $3!

Together,
32 years since its introduction in 1993
The yellow MetroCard, which served as a symbol of New York, was discontinued at the end of last year.


The contactless Tap & Go style has already been in place since 2019
It has been unified into the "OMNY system," which looks like an iPad.


(*MetroCards that are still valid can still be used until an announcement is made that they will no longer be valid, but since the vending machines no longer exist, you cannot load money onto them.)


The yellow MetroCard was replaced by

The simple black and white "OMNY Card" (right in the photo below)


It can be purchased from vending machines,

You don't have to buy that card

It's convenient because you can use it by simply holding up your credit card or smartphone, which has a WiFi-like mark and allows contactless payments.

No pre-registration or anything is required.
Just come to New York and hold it up.


So, in NY
Please be sure to bring your credit card with you, or your smartphone, which has a Wi-Fi-like mark on it.

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Current situation in United States, New York and Destination updates. #1

UNITED STATES
New York

Jan. 10, 2026

Destination updates

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<There are plenty of great deals this year in "Winter in New York"!>

The temperature in New York today is 10 degrees Celsius. It looks like March temperatures will continue for several days, which is unusual for New York, which is known for its harsh winters.

But...
Normally, in January and February in New York, the temperature drops to minus 15 degrees and there is snow, so the number of tourists drops dramatically.

No matter where you go, there are no lines and the service is slow and polite.
It's the only "bargain season" of the year


This year's annual special offer is starting!

⚫️25% off hotels
NYC Hotel Week (1/2-2/12)
25% off standard rooms at 151 hotels https://www.nyctourism.…
*This is great news in NY where hotel prices are soaring.


⚫️ Half price Broadway musicals
NYC Broadway Week (1/20-2/12)
2 tickets for the price of 1 at 27 theaters https://www.nyctourism.…


Great value lunch and dinner at your favorite restaurant
NYC Restaurant Week(1/20-2/12)
https://www.nyctourism.…
*Hundreds of restaurants offer prix fixe 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners for $30, $45, or $60. Popular celebrity chef restaurants that are usually hard to get to...


⚫️Two people can get tickets to popular New York attractions for the price of one (= half price)
Must See Week (1/20-2/12)
※It's fun just looking at the list of what entertainment will be half price↓ https://www.nyctourism.…


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Current situation in United States, New York and Destination updates. #1

UNITED STATES
New York

Jan. 3, 2026

Destination updates

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<On January 1, 2026, New York welcomed the New Year, 14 hours later than Japan!>

With the temperature at minus 2 degrees and snow falling,

In the heart of New York City, Times Square

This year, over one million people from all over the world gathered.

Countdown from "60"

With the famous ball drop

A ton of confetti with wishes from people all over the world written on it was thrown into the air.


Some early birds lined up for about 14 hours from the morning.

It's true that everyone wears diapers on the way because they can't go to the toilet.

but,
In the end, self-control worked in my head.

He couldn't relieve himself in his diaper,
It seems that many people just put up with it and go home.


It might be worth experiencing once in your life.


Thank you for your continued support this year!


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