In Western culture, Christmas is that time of the year when families gather around a long table to catch up, opening lavishly wrapped gifts and sipping eggnog. Some attend church. But in Japan ...

It may not be a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas there is big business. Quirky seasonal customs take place in people's homes across the country, while city squares host elaborate Christmas ...

Christmas is considered a regular working day here in Japan. All stores and offices operate just like they would on any other day. Since Christmas Day is not counted as a national holiday in Japan ...

As the festive season approaches, Japan is buzzing with preparations for Christmas. Unlike the traditional family gatherings in Western cultures, Christmas in Japan has become a special occasion ...

Christmas Eve in Japan is celebrated more like Valentine’s Day in America and Europe. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and on the day itself, young couples bask in all things lovey-dovey. Couples ...

Kentucky Fried Chicken cemented itself as a Christmas staple with its Christmas chicken meal, which began in the 1970s. Now, the restaurant's meals are a tradition for many families ...

Griffith spoke with OPB’s “All Things Considered” host Crystal Ligori about finding holiday vinyl from Japan, scoring an art installation with Christmas tunes, and being perpetually in his ...