What is the most popular Christmas food in Japan?

Online survey shows chicken remains top Christmas meal in Japan. Over 80% of respondents to a recent online survey by a Japanese shopping information site operator said they plan to celebrate Christmas by eating chicken, with most preferring to buy takeout rather than cook.

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And in Japan, Christmas means KFC. On December 25th every year, you'll find millions of Japanese people sitting down to a hearty meal of KFC fried chicken, with orders placed with the restaurant months in advance.

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Every Christmas season, an estimated 3.6 million Japanese families treat themselves to Kentucky Fried Chicken, in what has become a nationwide tradition. Yes, it's a Merry KFC Christmas for the Ando family.

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Do Japanese eat KFC on Christmas?

It's always a very merry Kentucky Christmas in Japan. Every year, millions of families make a beeline for the nearest KFC in Japan and order bucketloads of fried chicken. Children reach in for the best piece of the lot, commemorating what they know to be the most natural tradition–a KFC dinner for Christmas.

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What is Santa called in Japan?

In Japan Santa is known as サンタさん、サンタクロース / Santa-san (Mr Santa) or サンタクロース / Santa-Kurosu (Santa Claus). (Another Japanese gift bringer is Hoteiosho, a Japanese god of good fortune from Buddhism. But he is NOT related to Christmas.)

What is Christmas cake in Japan?

In Japan, Christmas cake is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve. The cake is simply a sponge cake, frosted with whipped cream, often decorated with strawberries, and usually topped with Christmas chocolates or other seasonal fruits, and a Santa Claus decoration.

What traditions do Japan have for Christmas?

There is a very small Christian population in Japan, so Christmas isn't a religious holiday there. They celebrate the start of a new year the way we Westerners celebrate Christmas, with family and friends sharing a meal and exchanging gifts.

What is a popular Christmas tradition in Japan?

Admire The Christmas Illuminations

Illuminations are one of Japan's favorite ways to celebrate the winter season. Major malls such as Tokyo Midtown, public parks including Inokashira, and famous landmarks like Tokyo Station all have their own unique winter illumination displays.

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