Merry Christmas! Mele Kalikimaka! メリクリ（古いかな？）！
Christmas lights in Tokyo start a little after Halloween, so it considerably early, but it’s nice to enjoy the beautiful holiday scenery for almost 2 whole months.
Also, I’m sure some of you have read articles that Japanese people eat KFC for Christmas. It’s so busy that you even have to reserve your order in advance! I guess chicken is the best alternative for turkey in Japan, and there seems to be some history behind it.
In addition to KFC, Christmas cakes are in extremely high demand. Most people make an order in advance and cakes which are not sold on Christmas day are discounted.
For the most part, Christmas in Tokyo (and perhaps most of Japan), is a time for couples and families to exchange gifts and spend some time together.
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