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 ...

Around Christmas ... simpler yet meaningful traditions. University students like Inoue Shogo and Yuhi Hasegawa are shifting towards affordable alternatives—enjoying Japanese food, staying ...

From Santa's evil counterpart in Central Europe to Christmas feasts of fried chicken in Japan, these Christmas traditions come ... reward for well-behaved kids who do their chores).

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 ...

Christmas in Japan is a unique cultural phenomenon. Unlike in many parts of the world where it is a deeply religious occasion, imbued with traditions rooted in Christianity, Japan celebrates Christmas ...

In Japan, couples embraced the holiday as a romantic occasion. Churches worldwide celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, honouring the birth of Jesus with prayers, Masses, and cultural events.

It may not be a public holiday in Japan ... the planet do Christmas bigger than in the Philippines — where celebrations are a mix of local, Spanish, American and Chinese traditions.

WHETHER it's hanging your stockings by the fire or leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus, we all have Christmas traditions that ... Ukrainian culture. Most kids are well acquainted with ...