While Christmas is not recognized as a national holiday, since only about 1 percent of the entire population identifies as Christian, it is a festivity that is highly celebrated. Despite its origins as a Christian holiday, Christmas is widely observed as a secular celebration in Japan and is embraced across various cultural and religious backgrounds.
In this article, we’ll explore the diverse and unique ways in which Japanese people celebrate Christmas, showcasing the fusion of traditional customs with contemporary practices that make this holiday season special in Japan.
While Christmas is not recognized as a national holiday, since only about 1 percent of the entire population identifies as Christian, it is a festivity that is highly celebrated. Despite its origins as a Christian holiday, Christmas is widely observed as a secular celebration in Japan and is embraced across various cultural and religious backgrounds.
In fact, in a research released by LINE Research last year, they asked Gen Z’s of Japan about events they would like to participate in 2023, And “Christmas” ranks first overall among the events Gen Z is looking forward to in 2023.
In this article, we’ll explore the diverse and unique ways in which Japanese people celebrate Christmas, showcasing the fusion of traditional customs with contemporary practices that make this holiday season special in Japan.
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