Christmas in Japan

Hi! Past Christmas, everyone looks busy toward the end of year in Japan.

This year also lots Japanese people had a Christmas party even though lots of us is not Christian.

Of course, 

Christmas in Japan is more like a festival and a commercial matter for many people, rather than a sacred event.

Today, I introduce about Christmas in Japan.

About Christmas Holiday

We don't have holiday from work for Christmas time but some school finish around that time for winter holiday. 

Of course lots restaurants and shops open as usual. 

About Christmas Dinner

We don't have traditional one like lots christian countries have but lots of restaurant have "Christmas special dinner menu" like course foods with steak, chicken, turkey etc..

KFC is also very popular in Christmas time. Specially on 24th, most of KFC shops stop usual work, then just keep cooking "Christmas barrel" for reserved customer.

Some family have Sushi or "Yakiniku" whatever something special on Christmas Eve.

About Christmas Cake

Also cakes here are not like Christmas pudding, Stollen it or lots Christian countries have.

Most standard Christmas cakes here are cream filled fancy cake, cream looks simulated snow and Santa Claus on there. They are easy access for everyone like local convenience store around 23rd to 25th.

Lots cake shops sell special attractive Christmas cakes. some of them very difficult to get it because of selling in a limited quantity.

If you have a chance to visit Japan around Christmas time, you can enjoy Japanese way Christmas and filled with lots Christmas decorations in town and beautiful cakes sample in a department store or cake shops.

About Christmas Present

Kids are mostly believe Santa Claus brings present for good boys and girls a night before Christmas day until they are around early elementary school here. 

Trading present among friends or group is another popular way in lots Christmas party for school kids. 

But we don't usually learn as birthday of Jesus.

It seems separate "Santa Claus" and Christian religion here.

About Christmas Party

In Japan, lots people spend Christmas with friends after become teenager.

Of course kids spend with parents and old people don't do anything except giving present for kids.

Having Christmas dinner, drinking, staying nice hotel and trading expensive high brand stuffs among couple in economic bubble time.

Still for couple, spending time together is very popular here, but lots young generation start to spend with friends like festival way.

If you have a chance to come to Japan around Christmas time, enjoy yourself to look our way for Christmas!!