Being a Christian holiday, December 25 is not a national holiday in Japan. So shops, schools and offices are open, but that doesn’t mean we’re not celebrating. Perhaps with some characteristics definitely out of the “canons” that we Westerners consider Christmas. Let’s start with the Christmas decorations: although it is not an “obligatory” party since November, Japanese cities are lit up with street lamps and Christmas trees. Everything lasts until December 25, then it goes to the attic, because the Epiphany has not yet decided to stop in Tokyo. There is no shortage of gifts, but with a significant difference. Your partner is the main character; more than a nativity scene, Christmas in Japan is a kind of early Valentine’s Day. What do you eat at Christmas in Japan"
Christmas Cake

Perhaps due to the festive red and white colors, strawberry pancakes have become an unofficial Christmas Eve dessert in Japan, and many families will share it in the evening when everyone gets home from work. Typical Christmas sweets can be found in the supermarket and specialty bakeries and pastry shops will have their own version of this festive specialty.
Christmas Wagashi

Wagashi, a traditional Japanese dessert that is already known to change with the seasons, goes well with festive makeup. Japanese pastry chefs create wagashi and manj? in festive shapes such as reindeer, Santa Claus, holly leaves, puddings, and snowmen. However, the aroma...