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Christmas In Japan Is A Little Different

Christmas in Japan is a little different than it is in the West. That probably has something to do with the fact that Christianity isn't as popular in Japan. However, the holiday is still celebrated. It just looks a lot more like what we think of when we think of Valentine's Day. Couples will usually visit their favorite restaurant and maybe exchange gifts afterward. Gifts aren't given to family members during Christmas in Japan.

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There are a couple of different opinions out there as to why Christmas is actually a thing in Japan and when it took hold, but most accounts have something to do with missionaries.