What are some good Japanese Christmas traditions?

Japanese Christmas Cake is a sponge cake decorated with trees, flowers and a figure of Santa Claus. In Japan Santa is known as サンタさん、サンタクロース santa-san (Mr Santa). Another Japanese gift bringer is Hoteiosho, a Japanese god of good fortune from Buddhism and not really related to Christmas. read more

Mostly, the Christmas Celebrations in Japan are the usual Christian traditions without its religious matrix as practised in a country where only one per cent of its population are Christians. Nevertheless, the Japanese as a whole celebrate Xmas with curious vigor that can rival those of believers. read more

Although Christmas is not a formal, nationally recognized holiday in Japan, the Japanese culture has adopted the season’s traditions and spirit over time. Cities celebrate Christmas through festivals and special events, and citizens celebrate the season with sentiment, presents and, of course, food. read more