Christmas is a big holiday in many countries of the world, including Japan. While Christmas is not a national holiday in Japan, it has grown in popularity in recent years as a time for people to gather with friends and family. Here's a glance at how Japanese people celebrate Christmas:
Decorations: Christmas decorations may be found all around Japan during the holiday season, just as they are in other areas of the world. Christmas lights, trees, and other festive decorations are frequently used to decorate homes, businesses, and streets.
Winter light displays
When it comes to extravagant displays of celebratory delight, no one does it better than the Japanese. The entire country is obsessed with illuminations! Shopping malls, restaurants, and public spaces feature the most beautiful light displays you can imagine, putting everyone in the Christmas spirit.
There are also seasonal illumination events all around the country from mid-November to Saint Valentine's Day. From small-scale decorations to grandiose audiovisual installations, there is something for everyone.
The most renowned and popular locations, such as Tokyo Station in the capital, the Kaiyukan Aquarium in Osaka, or the onsen in Nagashima, Nabana no Sato, have their own unique festive lighting displays that are especially attractive.
Giving and receiving presents is an important component of Christmas in Japan. Many individuals give gifts with their friends and loved ones, and it is typical to see people walking about with wrapped gifts throughout the holiday season.
Parties: Christmas parties, as in other parts of the world, are a popular way to spend the holiday in Japan. These parties might range from tiny get-togethers with close friends to massive business get-togethers with coworkers.
Food: Japanese people enjoy a variety of traditional Christmas foods, such as cake, roast beef, and fried chicken. Many people also enjoy a holiday tradition known as "Christmas cake," which is a sponge cake decorated with cream and strawberries.
KFC: Japan's most popular Christmas dinner
Every Christmas, Kentucky Fried Chicken serves a holiday supper to an estimated 3.6 million Japanese families. This is one of the most treasured traditions, and it really symbolizes the Japanese Christmas spirit.
KFC Japan conducted a large nationwide Christmas marketing campaign in 1974, which was a great success. Today, it is an important element of their custom and the most popular Christmas lunch in Japan. Although it is an expensive custom, it is about more than simply the chicken. It implies complete families together and sharing a meal, which is precious, isn't it?
Christmas Cake in Japan
From Hokkaido to Kyushu, the Japanese Christmas cake, or "kurisumasu keki," may be seen on nearly every street corner! This light and spongy delicacy is filled with whipped cream and topped with finely chopped deep red strawberries.
This renowned and delectable Christmas dessert, which is also popular for birthdays, is also considered as a sign of wealth because Japan emerged from the ashes during World War II.
People begin putting orders for the special Christmas menu six weeks in advance due to great demand. On Christmas Day, the lines are so lengthy that it takes many hours to obtain their supper. In a nutshell, spending Christmas the Japanese way entails paying a visit to the Colonel!
Christmas Eve: In Japan, Christmas Eve is often seen as a romantic holiday, similar to Valentine's Day in other parts of the world. Many couples go out for a special dinner or exchange gifts with one another on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Markets in Japan
From the beginning to the conclusion of the winter season, Japan organizes traditional Christmas markets from the north to the south. When visiting Japan at this time of year, you may buy anything from beautiful tree ornaments to mulled wine. The Tokyo Christmas Market, sponsored by the German Tourism Association and the German Embassy, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Hibiya Park from December 16th to 25th. There is also a Christmas market in Sapporo, which we highly suggest.
In general, Christmas in Japan is a time when people gather with their loved ones to enjoy the holiday season. While the customs may differ significantly from those seen in other areas of the world, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Japan.
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