Masayoshi Sakamoto, a seasoned Japanese writer, unveils the quirky ways Japan has reimagined Christmas traditions.

"The most wonderful time of the year" is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to break out all our beloved and unique Christmas traditions from years past — caroling, cookie decorating, fighting ...

When it comes to holiday traditions, Santa and his reindeer are being upstaged by some quirky and unexpected traditions around the world. From a gift-pooping log in Spain to a mythical cat that ...

A Kentucky Fried Chicken store in Japan. For many people in Japan, KFC is central to their Christmas celebrations. Every year at Christmas, 3.5 million Japanese families opt for KFC, according to an ...

In 1974, KFC released a marketing campaign in Japan. The simple but effective slogan, Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii! (Kentucky ...

During my visit abroad to Tokyo, I learned of a modern Christmas tradition that’s become super popular in Japan. While Christmas was not exactly a major holiday there, increasingly more and more ...

One of Sumire Sekino’s most memorable Christmases involved spending the day hopping around some of Tokyo’s best date spots with her boyfriend. That day, she recalled, began with the pair snapping away ...

When it comes to holiday traditions, Santa and his reindeer are being upstaged by some quirky and unexpected traditions around the world. From a gift-pooping log in Spain to a mythical cat that ...

While Japan’s December festivities differ from those in Aotearoa, it’s a time of many unique traditions. Denise Stephens shares what to expect during a Christmas trip to Tokyo ...