For many people, the Christmas season is all about waiting for the big morning to come. To help ease the way into December, many people enjoy adding Advent calendars to their festive mix. By giving a sense of fun and anticipation to every day of the season, Advent calendars are a great way to make Christmas even more special. For those who love Christmas and pop culture from Tokyo, well, Japan Haul has the perfect gift for you!
What is an Advent Calendar?
Before we dive into the excellent product that JapanHaul has in store, it’s worth taking a minute to learn precisely what advent calendars are. Simply put, advent calendars are typically boards or interactive dioramas that include a closed section for each day of the month leading up to Christmas. Starting on December 1st, the first door or section of the calendar is opened, with each proceeding door being opened each day of the month.
What makes this really cool is that there’s usually some kind of toy or surprise behind each door. These calendars can come in virtually every kind with every theme. Some have chocolate behind each door, while others have small toys. While the gifts are usually tiny, they help add a sense of excitement to every day of the Christmas season.
Advent calendars were first used by German Lutherans back during the 19th century. The old calendars were either made from paper or wood, with simple ones having small flaps covering each day, and more elaborate wooden shelves that could be pulled out. While the religious origins of the calendars have taken a backseat in recent years, it’s reassuring to know that such a tradition remains alive and well today.
What is JapanHaul’s 24 Nights of Adventure Advent Calendar?
Now, back to JapanHaul. For those who love Tokyo, Japan Haul has the ultimate advent calendar for this holiday season: the Midnight in Tokyo: 24 Nights of Adventure Advent Calendar. Inspired by old-school anime and city pop, this new calendar marries the joy of Christmas with the unforgettable atmosphere of Tokyo at midnight. As the world’s largest city, Tokyo has something for everyone.
Whether it’s grabbing some onigiri from a konbini, playing games in an arcade until the lights go out, or just enjoying the sights of Tokyo Tower all lit up, the 24 Nights of Adventure calendar is the ultimate love letter to Japan’s most famous city. This is the perfect gift for those who have already traveled to Tokyo and for those who are still dreaming of walking its bustling neon-soaked streets.
What incredible gifts are in it?
Remember when we said some Advent calendars were simple paper boards with little flaps you could pull open? Well, this isn’t that kind of calendar. The 24 Nights of Adventure calendar is a massive, high-quality gift that features numerous astonishing surprises. Rather than opening a small door, you can pull an entire drawer out of the calendar to receive your prize. And with so much space to work with, the prizes are fittingly fabulous.
The calendar offers 12 different collectibles and 12 different snacks, ensuring that every day is unique. The collectibles range from popular series, such as Pokémon and Studio Ghibli, among others. The snacks cover a wide range of popular Japanese treats, including Kit Kats, cups of ramen, and even silly replicas of traditional Japanese dishes. While it was fun getting those little pieces of waxy chocolate as a kid, it’ll be way better getting some ramen and a Pikachu.
Why should you be excited for the 24 Nights of Adventure Advent Calendar?
This colorful calendar retails for $200 (or $169.99 if purchased on sale). And true to their name, JapanHaul is truly offering a haul with this product. From the high-quality board the calendar is made out of, to the gorgeous anime-style art and massive selection of treats inside, the 24 Nights of Adventure is the ultimate love letter to Tokyo.
There’s just something unforgettable about walking through Akihabara after dark, the lights and sounds from the electronics stores, arcades, and second-hand stores spilling onto the streets. There’s something extraordinary about walking away from the glitz and glam and just enjoying quiet streets at night, the city skyline lit up high in the sky. All in all, you can enjoy Japan's amazing pop culture in a unique way for the upcoming winter holidays!
Tokyo is one of the most unique cities on the planet, bursting with personality and culture. If traveling there isn’t in the cards this holiday season, let JapanHaul bring Tokyo home to you. Are you excited for the 24 Nights of Adventure advent calendar? What would you want most out of it? Let us know in the comments below! We’d love to hear why you’re hype for it!
