“Most Japanese do not view Christmas as any kind of religious event but as a pop-cultural spectacle imported from the West — an aesthetically pleasing melange of bright lights, Santa Claus ...

Christmas lights brightening up streets are a common sight at this time of year, too. In many countries, Christmas is a time to spend with the family, but in Japan the holiday is associated with ...

Tokyo Skytree is no exception—we take you on a tour of the seasonal decorations at Japan’s tallest structure. A Christmas tree standing 634 meters high lights up the Tokyo night sky.

Japan — A Coast Guard officer stationed at this airlift hub in western Tokyo is lighting up the holiday season one last time. Lt. Cmdr. Irving Cintron has been putting on Christmas light shows ...

Japan celebrates Christmas as a secular event, focused on light, romance, and a dash of novelty. Nowhere is this more evident than in the stunning illumination events that light up cities across the ...