The Japanese Christmas cake takes its name from the Christian holiday, but it actually symbolizes building a life of prosperity from nothing. And... Only about 1 percent of the Japanese population is ...

Japan is in the midst of a butter shortage, which may have terrible consequences for lovers of a traditional winter treat in Japan, the Christmas cake. 【クリスマス中止のお知らせ】今年は深刻なバター不足によりクリスマス ...

I never expected to fall down a rabbit hole about Japanese Christmas cakes. But here we are, and I’m completely charmed. A Japanese Christmas cake is traditionally a single style of cake: milk sponge ...

eautiful layers of white cream adorn a fluffy cake with plump strawberries on top—this has long been the iconic image of Japanese Christmas confectionery. Still, its Christmas cake history goes much ...

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

The most expensive strawberry in Japan is the Bijin-hime or “Beautiful Princess,” which can sell for up to $500 per palm-sized fruit. Some sellers display each vibrant red berry in individual ring ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to celebrate Christmas in Japan? Do they celebrate Christmas? The answer is yes, and it’s probably a bit different than what you would expect. We ...

Only about 1 percent of the Japanese population is Christian. But you might not realize that if you visited a major metropolitan area during Christmastime. Just as in America, you'll find heads topped ...