The season of romance

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The season of romance
As Christmas is not an official holiday, many Japanese businesses do not close on Christmas Day. Only 1% of the population identify as Christian and so for most people, Christmas is not a religious holiday. For these reasons, Christmas Day has not become an occasion for family gatherings. Christmas in Japan is more of a romantic time enjoyed by couples.




Indeed, Christmas Eve is now a celebration of romance somewhat akin to Valentine’s Day in the West china mobile database . Couples enjoy special meals together, explore the festive illuminations and exchange gifts. Restaurants and hotels offer special packages for Christmas Eve, making it a fabulous date night for Japanese couples.


Japanese Christmas dinner
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Christmas in Japan is the meal that has become something of a tradition across the country. While families in the West feast on Roast turkey, stuffing and Brussels sprouts, the meal of choice for Japanese families is KFC! (KFC is known as Kentucky in Japan).

Kentucky in Japan

Every Christmas, around 3.6 million Japanese households get their festive meal from none other than Kentucky Fried Chicken. Demand for the fried chicken is so great that people begin placing orders as far as six weeks in advance. Queues to collect the holiday meals can be hours long.