"During Christmas time ... American and Chinese traditions. From the late 19th century, however, Japan's department stores began to import ornaments and decorations, explained the University ...

If this year is your first Christmas in Japan, you might be a little surprised (or even confused) at some of the traditions you witness. Even though only about 1 percent of the Japanese population ...

The Japan travel experts at Japan Rail Pass compiled a list of Japan's five most unique Christmas traditions that just might be worth adopting this year. This is probably Japan's most unique ...

When it comes to holiday traditions, Santa and his reindeer ... KFC: Japan's finger-lickin' holiday feast In Japan, Christmas dinner is all about Kentucky Fried Chicken. Every December, millions ...

Perhaps the most unusual and unexpected Advent and Christmas food tradition is the Japanese custom of eating KFC during the holiday. While the Christian population of Japan is small – less than ...

In Japan, Christmas is celebrated in a more secular ... make wishes and release paper lanterns into the sky. Some holiday traditions in Greece also include making Christopsomo (Christmas bread ...

For many non-Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New Year may seem hard to understand. New Year or oshogatsu is the most important holiday period in Japan ...

Christmas is not a national holiday in Japan, but it is celebrated by many as a time for couples and families to enjoy a special occasion. One of the most unique traditions is the popularity of ...

It may not be a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas there is big business. Quirky seasonal customs take place in people's homes across the country, while city squares host elaborate Christmas ...