Abroad in Japan
Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status
Oct 25, 2023
Discussion on modern slavery and the Floodlight podcast, Japanese kindness towards foreigners, fall in popularity of the Unification Church in Japan, Christmas traditions in Japan, and giving sake and onion soup as gifts.
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Quick takeaways
- Japan still offers a memorable and enjoyable Christmas experience with festive decorations, Christmas music in shops, and a special Christmas menu at KFC.
- Popular souvenirs in Japan include umeshu (plum wine) and Tokyo Banana, which make for great gifts, while gifting sake may not be well-received by everyone.
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Visiting Japan for Christmas
If your goal is to visit Japan during Christmas, don't worry about the lack of Christmas celebrations. Japan still has festive decorations and a nice atmosphere. You can enjoy the lights, tree, and Christmas music in shops. Plus, KFC offers a special Christmas menu. For a white Christmas experience, consider visiting snowy destinations like Sapporo or the mountains where you can see snow monkeys. Overall, Japan can still provide a memorable and enjoyable Christmas experience.
