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Japan, Christmas and Valentine's Day

Why couples in Japan treat Christmas like a second Valentine’s Day

Japan’s most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than 1% of its population being Christian. And yet, the nation celebrates Christmas in full spirit, with an extra helping of romance.

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Japan is serious about its unique Christmas traditions. Here's how they came about

It's not even a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas is big business. How did it become such a popular occasion?

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Here's why 3.5 million people in Japan buy KFC for dinner on Christmas day

When you think about a good Christmas dinner, what do you think of? For most people, it's probably a nice ham and some dressing to go along with it. For others? It's probably a nice turkey. Thanksgiving part 2,

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3.5 Million Families in Japan Order KFC for Christmas Every Year — Here's Why

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 Instagram clip shared by BBC.

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‘Unlike anywhere else’: How KFC became this Japan’s Christmas tradition

Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken is such a popular Christmas tradition in Japan that some people order their feast months in advance to avoid waiting in huge lines.

Asian stocks mostly advance in quiet Christmas Eve trading

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas

Shares are lower in Tokyo and Shanghai, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day. Oil prices rose.

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Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Are Mostly Higher in Thin Post-Christmas Holiday Trading

Asian Shares Are Mostly Higher in Thin Post-Christmas Holiday Trading BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday in thin post-Christmas holiday trading, while oil prices rose. Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged 0.

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Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly advance in quiet Christmas Eve trading

Asian markets were mostly higher on Tuesday, with Chinese markets logging gains of more than 1% after the Chinese finance minister promised a more pro-active approach to government spending in the coming year.

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Video: ISKCON Followers in Japan Celebrate Christmas Spirit with ‘Hare Krishna’ Chant in Elf Costumes

Tokyo: As the world celebrates Christmas , people from all corners of the globe are joining in the festive cheer. One of the ...

In Japan, Santa takes a swim with penguins on Christmas Eve

Visitors gathered at Tokyo's Sunshine Aquarium to watch Father Christmas swim with the flightless birds on Tuesday (December ...

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Japan marks Dec. 24 as official Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Day

TOKYO -- Dec. 24 has now officially been recognized as "Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Day" in Japan.

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What’s Christmas in Japan Like?

Celebrating Christmas in Japan for the first time? You’ll soon come to find that there are several key differences between ...

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Japan airlines experiencing issues due to cyberattack

Japan Airlines Co said it’s experiencing issues with its systems due to a cyberattack that could impact local and ...

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Christmas in Japan with fried chicken and strawberry shortcake

Over the years, Japan has developed its own idea of Christmas and the food that comes with it. Fried chicken and strawberry shortcake, or a version of it, are now de rigueur. Gabriella Gershenson, a ...

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The pretty country with a bizarre five-decade old Christmas Day dinner tradition

This country of 124 million people didn't have a traditional Christmas meal in the 1970s, so KFC decided to try and change ...

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Why Christmas in Japan Feels Like a Second Valentine's Day: Romantic Traditions, Festive Lights, and Unique Celebrations

In Japan, Christmas has become an anniversary of love and romance, which thus feels closer to a second Valentine's holiday.

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