This theme is a bit different from the business field, but I guess it is helpful to understand Japanese culture and values, which are necessary for business success in Japan.

1. Enjoying Chicken Dishes

Many Japanese people eat chicken dishes during the Christmas season. It is because the U.S. fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken spread this food culture throughout Japan.

2. Young Couple’s Big Event

Among young people, Christmas is a huge event to spend this time with their girlfriend or boyfriend. They exchange expensive presents and go to a high-end restaurant and hotel. Some young people feel nervous if they do not have a girlfriend or boyfriend this season.

3. Why Japanese Enjoy Christmas

Most Japanese are not Christian but enjoy it as a seasonal event. Halloween is also a similar phenomenon. Initially, the Japanese have been enjoying traditional seasonal events from old age. I think one reason is that this country has four distinct seasons. Of course, they tend to connect everything to business, which is another reason.

4. The Sense of Religion in Japanese

Frankly speaking, the sense of religion in Japanese might be seen as strange to foreign people. Most of them conduct funerals with Buttism, visit shrines, that belong to Shinto, at the beginning of the year, and enjoy Christmas and Halloween. I could say they have no principles, but this is what they are. I hope you enjoy this culture with us.